HB410Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Health - Food Labeling - Requirements
Introduced by Regina Boyce, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing requirements and prohibitions regarding food labeling; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension and food donation organizations, to create educational materials to inform consumers about the meaning of quality dates and safety dates for food labels by July 1, 2028, and to post the information on the Department's website.
Where it stands
Referred Finance
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
91
Yes
33
No
17
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/03 at 3:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {593122/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (91-33)
Referred Finance
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