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Here are the bills that are currently being considered by Maryland legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill Number | Document | Key Issue | Bill Name | Sponsored By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Regular Session | HB132 | DETAILS | This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for on-site cannabis consumption establishments and cannabis events in Maryland | Cannabis – On–Site Consumption Establishments and Cannabis Events | By Request of the Governor | |
| 2025 Regular Session | HB350 | DETAILS | Allocating the proposed funds outlined in the State Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, in compliance with Article III, Section 52 of the Maryland Constitution, and related provisions. | Budget Bill | By Request of the Governor | |
| 2025 Regular Session | HB499 | DETAILS | A Maryland bill reforming expungement laws expands eligibility, shortens wait times, and adds justice and public safety criteria, with changes effective starting October 1, 2025 | Criminal Records - Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025) | Nick Allen (D), Marlon Amprey (D), Sandy Bartlett (D), Adrian Boafo (D), Diana Fennell (D), Kevin Harris (D), Dana Jones (D), Jeff Long (D), Julie Palakovich Carr (D), Scott Phillips (D), Malcolm Ruff (D), Karen Simpson (D), Dana Stein (D), Deni Taveras (D), Kym Taylor (D), Karen Toles (D), Veronica Turner (D), Joe Vogel (D), Jennifer White Holland (D), Jheanelle Wilkins (D), Nicole Williams (D), Greg Wims (D), Jamila Woods (D), Teresa Woorman (D), Chao Wu (D) | Nick Allen, Marlon Amprey, Sandy Bartlett, Adrian Boafo, Diana Fennell, Kevin Harris, Dana Jones, Jeff Long, Julie Palakovich Carr, Scott Phillips, Malcolm Ruff, Karen Simpson, Dana Stein, Deni Taveras, Kym Taylor, Karen Toles, Veronica Turner, Joe Vogel, Jennifer White Holland, Jheanelle Wilkins, Nicole Williams, Greg Wims, Jamila Woods, Teresa Woorman, Chao Wu |
| 2025 Regular Session | HB1408 | DETAILS | Employers are prohibited from discriminating against fire and rescue public safety employees for medical cannabis use, provided certain conditions are met | Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis | Adrian Boafo (D) | |
| 2025 Regular Session | SB319 | DETAILS | Allocating the proposed funds outlined in the State Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, in compliance with Article III, Section 52 of the Maryland Constitution, and related provisions. | Budget Bill | By Request of the Governor | |
| 2025 Regular Session | SB432 | DETAILS | This bill shortens expungement waiting periods, expands eligible misdemeanor convictions, and bars public access to pardoned cannabis possession charges on Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Criminal Records – Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025) | Nick Charles (D), Arthur Ellis (D), Shaneka Henson (D), Shelly Hettleman (D), Nancy King (D), Sara Love (D), Anthony Muse (D), Will Smith (D), Charles Sydnor (D), Jeff Waldstreicher (D), Chris West (R) | Nick Charles, Arthur Ellis, Shaneka Henson, Shelly Hettleman, Nancy King, Sara Love, Anthony Muse, Will Smith, Charles Sydnor, Jeff Waldstreicher, Chris West |
| 2025 Regular Session | SB1023 | DETAILS | Employers cannot discriminate against fire and rescue public safety employees for medical cannabis use, with certain conditions | Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis | Carl Jackson (D) | |
| 2025 Regular Session | SB0925 | DETAILS | This bill allows adults 21 and older to manufacture personal-use cannabis products at home without volatile solvents while imposing felony penalties for large-scale distribution and modifying penalties for volume dealers and drug kingpins | Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms | Will Smith (D) | |
| 2025 Regular Session | HB413 | DETAILS | This bill allows adults 21 and older to manufacture personal-use cannabis products at home without volatile solvents while imposing felony penalties for large-scale distribution and modifying penalties for volume dealers and drug kingpins | Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms | David Moon (D), Luke Clippinger (D) |
