SB360Introduced in the Senate
Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Introduced by Shaneka Henson, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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 providing certain penalties for certain violations of the Act.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
46
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {603821/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Judiciary
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 4/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {563229/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 603821/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 563229/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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