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MD HB1542

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Rosenberg

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person doing business in Maryland from knowingly manufacturing, selling, distributing, dispensing, or compounding drugs, medical devices, or other goods, services, or technologies if they know or reasonably should know the items will be used to carry out a death sentence

  • Applies when the order, prescription, or authorization was prompted directly or indirectly by someone seeking the items with intent to use them for an execution

  • Violators face a civil penalty of $10,000

  • Health occupations boards must deny or revoke the license or certificate of any applicant, licensee, or certificate holder who violates this prohibition

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Health - Goods, Services, or Technologies Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition

Penalties and Sentences

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

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