Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB0181 — Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to prohibit the donation of certain processed venison to certain entities unless the deer was harvested using nonlead ammunition or a bow and arrow; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $750.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  2. First Reading (Opposite House)

  3. Third Reading (House of Origin) — Passed

  4. Second Reading (House of Origin) — Passed with Amendments

  5. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  6. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

On Third Reading

Passed 25 Yea · 8 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20009
Unaffiliated 4102
Republican 1704
Total 258015
% of votes cast 52%17%0%31%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Guzzone — Yea
Lewis Young — Yea
Watson — Yea
Hershey — Nay
Sydnor — Not Voting
- COPY - — Not Voting
Delegate Stephanie Smith Democrat Not Voting
Senator Alonzo T. Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Antonio Hayes Democrat Yea
Senator Arthur Ellis Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin Brooks Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin F. Kramer Democrat Yea
Senator Brian J. Feldman Democrat Yea
Senator C. Anthony Muse Democrat Not Voting
Senator Carl Jackson Democrat Yea
Senator Cheryl C. Kagan Democrat Yea
Senator Clarence K. Lam Democrat Yea
Senator Cory V. McCray Democrat Yea
Senator Craig J. Zucker Democrat Yea
Senator Dalya Attar Democrat Not Voting
Senator Dawn Gile Democrat Yea
Senator Jeff Waldstreicher Democrat Not Voting
Senator Jim Rosapepe Democrat Yea
Senator Joanne C. Benson Democrat Not Voting
Senator Katie Fry Hester Democrat Yea
Senator Kevin M. Harris Democrat Yea
Senator Malcolm Augustine Democrat Yea
Senator Mary Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Mary-Dulany James Democrat Not Voting
Senator Nancy J. King Democrat Yea
Senator Nick Charles Democrat Not Voting
Senator Pamela Beidle Democrat Yea
Senator Sara Love Democrat Not Voting
Senator Shaneka Henson Democrat Not Voting
Senator Shelly Hettleman Democrat Yea
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire Republican Not Voting
Senator Chris West Republican Not Voting
Senator J.B. Jennings Republican Nay
Senator Jack Bailey Republican Yea
Senator Jason C. Gallion Republican Nay
Senator Johnny Mautz Republican Nay
Senator Johnny Ray Salling Republican Nay
Senator Justin Ready Republican Nay
Senator Mary Beth Carozza Republican Nay
Senator Mike McKay Republican Not Voting
Senator Paul D. Corderman Republican Nay
Senator William G. Folden Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0181 do?
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to prohibit the donation of certain processed venison to certain entities unless the deer was harvested using nonlead ammunition or a bow and arrow; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $750.
Who sponsors SB0181?
SB0181 is sponsored by Senator Karen Lewis Young (Democrat), Senator Benjamin Brooks (Democrat), Senator Kevin M. Harris (Democrat), Senator Cheryl C. Kagan (Democrat), Senator Mary Washington (Democrat), Senator Ron Watson (Democrat), and Senator Chris West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0181?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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