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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against

Repealing the prohibition against intentionally inflicting bodily harm, permanent disability, or death on an animal owned or used by a law enforcement unit; prohibiting a person from harassing, interfering with, injuring, or killing or causing serious physical injury to an emergency response animal; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject certain imprisonment, fines, or both upon conviction.

https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/HB563/2026
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Dylan Behler Delegate Shaneka Henson State Senator Will Smith State Senator Cosponsor Jeff Waldstreicher State Senator Cosponsor Chris West State Senator Cosponsor Sara Love State Senator Cosponsor Nick Charles State Senator Cosponsor Jon Cardin Delegate Cosponsor William Valentine Delegate Cosponsor Scott Phillips Delegate Cosponsor Sean Stinnett Delegate Cosponsor Gary Simmons Delegate Cosponsor Susan McComas Delegate Cosponsor Lauren Arikan Delegate Cosponsor Nino Mangione Delegate Cosponsor
LAW ENFORCEMENT DEATH DISABILITIES Harassment Injury Emergency Services Dogs CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS Rescue Squads Penalties and Sentences Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes horses
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