MD HB1022

Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from using federal funds for oyster restoration projects in Maryland state waters from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030

Exempts oyster restoration projects in the five designated oyster sanctuaries established under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement (Harris Creek, Little Choptank River, Tred Avon River, St. Mary's River, and Manokin River)

Contains a sunset provision that automatically terminates the prohibition after 5 years on June 30, 2030, without requiring further legislative action

Sponsored by Delegates Hutchinson, Adams, Jacobs, and Otto; introduced February 3, 2025, and assigned to Environment and Transportation Committee