A new, powerful Citizen Portal experience is ready. Switch now

Votes at a glance: House passes a swath of third‑reading bills

February 20, 2026 | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland


This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »

Votes at a glance: House passes a swath of third‑reading bills
Annapolis — The Maryland House of Delegates on Feb. 15 approved a series of bills on a third‑reading calendar, many with little floor debate.

Key results recorded by the clerk during the session:

- House Bill 7 (limited music therapy licensing): 133 yeas, 0 nays — passed.
- House Bill 42 (massage therapy board revisions): 132 yeas, 0 nays — passed.
- House Bill 164 (collection/disposal of yard waste): 96 yeas, 38 nays — passed.
- House Bill 177 (vehicle laws — bicycles/unicycles/crosswalks): 134 yeas, 0 nays — passed.
- House Bill 272 (food establishments; lavatory requirements): 131 yeas, 3 nays — passed.
- House Bill 274 (Sunset extension for environmental health specialist board): 134 yeas, 0 nays — passed.
- House Bill 286 (ignition interlock participation): 133 yeas, 1 nay — passed.
- House Bill 330 (Maryland Legal Services Corporation board membership): 97 yeas, 36 nays — passed.
- House Bill 427 (task force on responsible use of psychedelic substances — extension): 111 yeas, 24 nays — passed.

Several bills were reassigned to Appropriations for further consideration near the end of the floor session (for example, HB 1176, HB 1204, HB 1257). Committee and subcommittee meeting times for the day were announced on the floor.

View the Full Meeting & All Its Details

This article offers just a summary. Unlock complete video, transcripts, and insights as a Founder Member.

Watch full, unedited meeting videos
Search every word spoken in unlimited transcripts
AI summaries & real-time alerts (all government levels)
Permanent access to expanding government content
Access Full Meeting

30-day money-back guarantee