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MD HB1542
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Rosenberg
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Violators face a civil penalty of $10,000
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Health occupations boards must deny or revoke the license or certificate of any applicant, licensee, or certificate holder who violates this prohibition
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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