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HB 128 — Maryland

County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools

Requiring a county board of education to allow, subject to certain requirements and policies, the use of therapy dogs in public schools in the county.

Latest action: Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 21, 2026

In committeeCertificationsCountiesDogsEducation, Boards ofMedical ConditionsMental and Behavioral HealthNoticesParents and GuardiansPrimary and Secondary EducationPublic SchoolsRegistrationStandards and Best PracticesStudentsTeachers

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Sep 5, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Ways and Means

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 21, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Joe Vogel

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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