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MD HB817

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Foley

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • The Maryland Department of the Environment must adopt regulations governing the permitting of carbon removal technology and practices by January 1, 2028, specifically for technologies certified by an internationally recognized third-party certification body.
  • Each State agency is required to use available funding sources to fund carbon removal projects that utilize certified carbon removal technology and practices.
  • The bill's preamble states that the current practice of applying solid waste regulations to carbon removal processes is unsuitable, establishing the rationale for a new regulatory framework.
  • The bill adds new Section 2–1213 to the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
  • The Act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Referred Rules

4/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules4/10/2026
Environment and Transportation2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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