Del. Regina Boyce

Primary HB 19

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Natural Resources - Northern Snakehead - Common Name

Maddy summaryThis Maryland bill officially changes the common name of the northern snakehead to "Patuxent Fish" or "Chesapeake Channa" in state laws and department publications. It creates a specific commercial fishing license for catching this fish in tidal waters, allowing the use of bow and arrow or hook and line methods with certain safety restrictions near swimmers and divers. The license costs $15 per year, is valid for one year, and cannot be transferred to another person. The Department of Natural Resources must update all its materials to use the new names by January 1, 2025, while the law itself takes effect on October 1, 2024.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 43

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Motor Vehicle Registration - Exceptions for Golf Carts - Authorization

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 512

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals licensed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to submit specific reports regarding their fish and fisheries activities. It directly affects commercial fish packers, dealers, and sport anglers who hold licenses for catching fish in state waters. Under the new rules, these persons must keep accurate business records open for inspection and provide any data the Department requests according to adopted regulations. The law also includes a privacy provision that prevents government officials from using submitted reports to reveal the income of the individuals who filed them. These reporting requirements are set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1199

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Transportation - MobilityLink Paratransit Service Improvements - Study

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 332

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Out-of-State Motor Vehicles - Improper Registration - Report

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Maryland Paint Stewardship

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1153

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Environment – Water Pollution Control – Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution (Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act)

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1097

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 432

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Courts and Judicial Proceedings and Criminal Procedure - Technical Corrections - References to Intellectual Disability

Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes. This change directly affects legal definitions used in juvenile proceedings, competency evaluations, and the handling of defendants who may be unable to stand trial. The bill ensures that references to intellectual disabilities are consistent throughout the legal code, including sections governing the commitment of children and the assessment of defendants' fitness for trial. By modernizing this terminology, the legislation aligns state laws with current medical and social standards without altering the underlying legal processes.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 497

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Hunting - Nonresident Sika Deer Stamp - Fee Alteration

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors