Legislation - HB0166

Title: Public Health – Henrietta Lacks Commission – Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026)
Sponsored by: Delegate Metzgar
Status: In the House - First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Henrietta Lacks Commission to take certain actions related to the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and the use of HeLa cells; and requiring the Commission, beginning in 2027, to report by December 1 annually to the Governor and the General Assembly on its activities regarding oversight of life sciences activities in the State and promotion of education on the life of Henrietta Lacks.

Committees

Original:: Government, Labor, and Elections

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 10/16/2025 Legislative Date 10/16/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Health – Henrietta Lacks Commission – Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	10/16/2025	10/16/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
			Text - First - Public Health – Henrietta Lacks Commission – Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026)

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