SB431Introduced in the Senate
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
Introduced by Benjamin Brooks, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update regulations related to the Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program by July 1, 2033, and at least every 10 years thereafter; requiring the Secretary to delist an endangered or threatened species under certain circumstances; authorizing the Secretary to adopt management protocols for designated essential habitats; authorizing the Department to promulgate regulations authorizing the taking of black vultures under certain circumstances; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212
April 28, 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
43
Yes
1
No
3
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 | Not Voting |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {553726/1
Motion Special Order until 3/11 (Senator Mautz) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {553726/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-1)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {113026/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (108-26)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-1)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 553726/1 (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 113026/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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