HB564Introduced in the House of Delegates
Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act)
Introduced by Nick Allen, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing certain consumer protection requirements for registered cemeterians, registered cemetery operators, and certain permit holders and licensees that sell or offer for sale pet cremation services for pet remains; establishing the duties of certain persons responsible for returning pet cremains to certain animal owners after cremation; and providing certain penalties for a first violation of the Act, increasing with the second violation, and for a third violation a fine of up to $15,000, and imprisonment of up to 3 years or both.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 547
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
132
Yes
2
No
7
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 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Reassigned to Health
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {613521/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (126-1)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {453224/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (46-1)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-2)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 547
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 613521/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 453224/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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