Bill
SB 37
SB 37 modifies Maryland service animal program disqualification standards, affecting eligibility and removal criteria for state-supported service animal participants.
SB 37 revises Maryland's service animal program participant disqualification criteria, modifying the conditions under which individuals can be removed from or denied participation in state service animal programs. The bill passed the Third Reading on February 19, 2026, and has been referred to the Health Committee with several amendments approved during its progression through the legislature.
Service animal programs provide critical assistance to individuals with disabilities, and disqualification standards directly affect access to these essential resources. Changes to disqualification criteria can either expand access for qualified participants or strengthen program integrity by establishing clearer removal standards—both outcomes have significant consequences for vulnerable populations and program administration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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