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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act)

Authorizing the Attorney General to investigate, commence, and prosecute or defend any suit or action that holds certain entities accountable for tortious or otherwise unlawful conduct that has contributed to climate change; authorizing the Attorney General to hire outside counsel to assist with an action under the Act if the Attorney General makes a certain determination; establishing the Climate Crimes Accountability Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; etc.

https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/HB572/2026
Sheila Ruth Delegate Sara Love State Senator
Fraud Investments Environmental health SAFETY ETHICS PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE PROTECTION ATTORNEYS ATTORNEY GENERAL Interest Procurement Prices Weather Environment Air Pollution Fuel Civil Actions Comptroller CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS Revenue and Taxes Treasurers Flood Control Environmental Matters Energy and Climate Investigations and Inquiries Public Safety and Correctional Services, Department of Environment, Department of the Independent Contractors Commerce and Business Climate Resiliency
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