MD HB 1568
died on adjournmentLocal Government - Animal Control - Dogs At Large (Dog Leash Laws)
Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did MD HB 1568 pass?
No. MD HB 1568 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Hearing 3/12 at 1:30 p.m.
What is MD HB 1568 about?
MD HB 1568 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “Local Government - Animal Control - Dogs At Large (Dog Leash Laws)”.
Who sponsors MD HB 1568?
Ross is the primary sponsor of MD HB 1568.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-12 — Hearing 3/12 at 1:30 p.m.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Rossprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-12
Hearing 3/12 at 1:30 p.m.
2026-03-12
Hearing canceled
2026-02-16
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-16
Hearing canceled
2026-02-16
Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-13
First Reading Judiciary
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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