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MD SB905

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Craig Zucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program within the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support companies specializing in regenerative medicine and other advanced manufacturing

  • Creates a special, nonlapsing Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program Fund to finance the grants, funded through state budget appropriations, interest earnings, and other accepted sources

  • Limits grant proceeds to three eligible uses: acquisition/renovation/construction of manufacturing space, infrastructure improvements, and equipment necessary for regenerative medicine or advanced manufacturing

  • Requires the Corporation to work with the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission to establish eligibility criteria, application procedures, evaluation criteria, and grant award processes

  • Exempts the new fund from the general requirement that interest earnings on special funds accrue to the State's General Fund; effective date July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program - Established

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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