HB 274 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension

HB 274 extends the operational lifespan of Maryland's State Board of Environmental Health Specialists by delaying its automatic termination date. The bill changes the sunset date from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2032, under Maryland's sunset law (Program Evaluation Act). This extension directly affects the Board, which oversees environmental health professionals and regulations within the Department of Health. The key provision modifies Section 21-502 of Maryland's Health Occupations law to maintain the Board's statutory authority until 2032. The bill does not alter the Board's duties or create new regulations, only postponing its termination date.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2025 Signed Apr 14, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

First - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension Third - State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was advanced from its first reading to adoption, adding committee approval and House action dates. The substantive text of the bill remains unchanged, preserving the sunset date of July 1, 2032, for the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
TIMELINE

Added procedural metadata including a favorable committee report, House adoption status, and specific dates for the second reading and introduction.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original bill header indicating it was 'First' read and the placeholder 'CHAPTER ______'.

Added signature lines for the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate at the end of the document.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 135
executive
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Health
lower
Feb 16, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (135-0-7)
house of delegates
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Health
lower
Sep 24, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.