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SB 181 — Maryland

Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation

Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to prohibit the donation of certain processed venison to certain entities unless the deer was harvested using nonlead ammunition or a bow and arrow; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $750.

Latest action: Referred Rules and Executive Nominations · Apr 10, 2026

Passed one chamberAnimalsBirdsEnvironmental HealthEquipmentFinesGiftsGunsHazardous and Toxic SubstancesHuntingHunting and FishingInspectionsLaw EnforcementMeat, Poultry, SeafoodNatural ResourcesNatural Resources, Department ofNonprofit OrganizationsPenalties and SentencesReportsRules and Regulations

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: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate); Rules and Executive Nominations (House of Delegates)

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Jul 7, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 16, 2026 · Senate

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  5. Favorable with Amendments {

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  6. Floor Amendment {

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  7. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Kagan) Adopted

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  8. Floor Amendment {

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed

    Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

  11. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    Apr 10, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Karen Young, Ben Brooks, Kevin Harris, Cheryl Kagan, Mary Washington, Ron Watson, Chris West

Senate vote — 25–8

On Third Reading · Mar 22, 2026 · result: pass

25 yea · 8 nay · 14 absent, excused, abstain or not voting

Arthur EllisDistrict 28YeaAntonio HayesDistrict 40YeaNancy KingDistrict 39YeaJim RosapepeDistrict 21YeaMalcolm AugustineDistrict 47YeaBrian FeldmanDistrict 15YeaKatie HesterDistrict 9YeaBen KramerDistrict 19YeaAlonzo WashingtonDistrict 22YeaJack BaileyDistrict 29YeaDawn GileDistrict 33YeaShelly HettlemanDistrict 11YeaClarence LamDistrict 12YeaMary WashingtonDistrict 43YeaPam BeidleDistrict 32YeaGuy GuzzoneDistrict 13YeaCarl JacksonDistrict 8YeaKaren YoungDistrict 3YeaRon WatsonDistrict 23YeaBen BrooksDistrict 10YeaKevin HarrisDistrict 27YeaCheryl KaganDistrict 17YeaCory McCrayDistrict 45YeaCraig ZuckerDistrict 14YeaMary Beth CarozzaDistrict 38NayJason GallionDistrict 35NayJ.B. JenningsDistrict 7NayJustin ReadyDistrict 5NayJohnny SallingDistrict 6NayPaul CordermanDistrict 2NaySteve HersheyDistrict 36NayJohnny MautzDistrict 37NayDalya AttarDistrict 41AbsentBill FoldenDistrict 4AbsentSara LoveDistrict 16AbsentBryan SimonaireDistrict 31AbsentJeff WaldstreicherDistrict 18AbsentJoanne BensonDistrict 24AbsentShaneka HensonDistrict 30AbsentMike McKayDistrict 1AbsentWill SmithDistrict 20AbsentChris WestDistrict 42AbsentNick CharlesDistrict 25AbsentMary-Dulany JamesDistrict 34AbsentAnthony MuseDistrict 26AbsentCharles SydnorDistrict 44Absent
Mr. Presidentas recorded — not linked to a profileYea
Official record — Maryland General Assembly roll call
Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Bill text (Third reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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