State Designations - State Amphibian - Long-Tailed Salamander

This bill designates the long-tailed salamander as Maryland's official state amphibian. It directly affects the state by formally recognizing this specific species under state law. The legislation adds a new section to the Annotated Code of Maryland that explicitly names the long-tailed salamander as the state amphibian. The bill also renumbers existing state code sections to accommodate this new designation. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.