Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity
Sponsor: Guy Guzzone (District 13)Committee: FinanceSubject: AgricultureStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring research facilities that are located in the State and required to submit an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7023 to pay contributions for the Human-Relevant Research Fund to the Department of Agriculture, rather than the Maryland Department of Health.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Volodin, Staceylobbyist | Humane World for Animals | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Volodin, Staceylobbyist | Humane World for Animals | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Atticks, Kevin | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LeMaile-Stovall, Troy | TEDCO | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Guzzone, Senator Guzzonelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Guzzone, Senator Guzzonelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Shaw, Michelle | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborah | Individual | Position only |