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SB0037

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions
Sponsored by
Senator Simonaire
Status
In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Revising provisions related to the disqualification of a program participant from the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program, the Maryland Disability Service Animal Program, or the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program; providing that a nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant if the training entity determines the participant's involvement presents a direct threat to others; etc.
Committees
Original:
Finance   Click to view Recorded Media
Opposite:
Health
Committee Testimony
Witness List
Details
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
History
Legislation History
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
6/02/2025
Legislative Date
6/02/2025
Action
Pre-filed
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
1/14/2026
Legislative Date
1/14/2026
Action
First Reading Finance
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
1/19/2026
Legislative Date
1/19/2026
Action
Hearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance
Proceedings
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Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/16/2026
Legislative Date
2/16/2026
Action
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/17/2026
Legislative Date
2/12/2026
Action
Favorable with Amendments {453222/1 Adopted
Proceedings
23 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/17/2026
Legislative Date
2/12/2026
Action
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Proceedings
23 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - Third - Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/19/2026
Legislative Date
2/14/2026
Action
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Proceedings
25 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/20/2026
Legislative Date
2/17/2026
Action
Referred Health
Proceedings
26 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 6/02/2025 6/02/2025 Pre-filed
Senate 1/14/2026 1/14/2026 First Reading Finance
Text - First - Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions
Senate 1/19/2026 1/19/2026 Hearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.
Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance Click to view Recorded Media
Senate 2/16/2026 2/16/2026 Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Senate 2/17/2026 2/12/2026 Favorable with Amendments {453222/1 Adopted 23 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate 2/17/2026 2/12/2026 Second Reading Passed with Amendments 23 Click to view Recorded Media
Text - Third - Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions
Senate 2/19/2026 2/14/2026 Third Reading Passed (42-0) 25 Click to view Recorded Media
House 2/20/2026 2/17/2026 Referred Health 26 Click to view Recorded Media
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Last Updated: 3/2/2026 3:41 PM
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