Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 17 D cosponsors

HB0551 — Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Repealing prohibitions relating to drug paraphernalia and controlled paraphernalia.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (168)

168 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0551 do?
Repealing prohibitions relating to drug paraphernalia and controlled paraphernalia.
Who sponsors HB0551?
HB0551 is sponsored by Delegate Conaway, Delegate Lewis, Delegate Karen Simpson (Democrat), Delegate Gabriel Acevero (Democrat), Delegate Jackie Addison (Democrat), Delegate Marlon Amprey (Democrat), Delegate Regina T. Boyce (Democrat), Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield (Democrat), Delegate Elizabeth Embry (Democrat), Delegate Linda Foley (Democrat), Long, J., Delegate N. Scott Phillips (Democrat), Delegate Kent Roberson (Democrat), Delegate Malcolm P. Ruff (Democrat), Delegate Stephanie Smith (Democrat), Delegate Sean A. Stinnett (Democrat), Delegate Melissa Wells (Democrat), Delegate Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democrat), Delegate Nicole A. Williams (Democrat), and Delegate Caylin Young (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0551?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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