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MD SB625

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Feldman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of the Environment must adopt regulations by January 1, 2028 for permitting carbon removal technology and practices certified by internationally recognized third-party certification bodies
  • All State agencies are required to use available funding sources to fund carbon removal projects utilizing certified technology and practices
  • Removes carbon removal processes from being regulated under existing solid waste regulations, which the legislature finds unsuitable
  • Adds new Section 2-1213 to the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Carbon Removal Technology and Practices - Regulations and Use of Funding

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/5/2026

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