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SB 722MARYLANDSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Maryland Creates Task Force on Not-for-Profit Funeral Establishments

Original title: Task Force on Not-for-Profit Funeral Establishments

Last action · March 2, 2026: Withdrawn by SponsorSponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher

Companion · HB 881same policy, House version
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What This Bill Proposed

Maryland establishes a 9-member Task Force on Not-for-Profit Funeral Establishments to study the feasibility and necessity of nonprofit funeral homes in the State, with a final report due by December 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Creates a temporary state study group representing diverse religious, racial, and industry stakeholders to analyze the potential impact of allowing nonprofit funeral entities to operate in Maryland.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and Environs

Designates one representative to serve on the newly established task force.

Directly affected

Maryland State Funeral Directors Association

Designates one representative to serve on the newly established task force.

Directly affected

State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors

Required to provide staff support for the task force.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the Task Force on Not-for-Profit Funeral Establishments?
The task force includes a state senator, a delegate, a representative from the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and Environs, a representative from the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, and five representatives of funeral establishments serving specific religious and racial communities appointed by the Secretary of Health.
When must the task force report its findings?
The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2026.
Do task force members get paid?
Members do not receive compensation, but they are entitled to expense reimbursement under the Standard State Travel Regulations.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Withdrawn.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Withdrawn by Sponsor
  2. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Hearing canceled
  3. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
  4. Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
    First Reading Finance

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Jeff WaldstreicherSenate · District 18DemocraticSponsor

Connected Entities

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and Environs, Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, House of Delegates and 4 more
OrganizationFuneral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and Environs“Designates a representative to the task force”Map →
OrganizationMaryland State Funeral Directors Association“Designates a representative to the task force”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Delegates“Legislative body appointing a member”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors“Provides staff for the task force”Map →
OrganizationSenate of Maryland“Legislative body appointing a member”Map →
PersonSecretary of Health“Appoints five representatives of funeral establishments serving diverse communit”Map →
OrganizationTask Force on Not-for-Profit Funeral Establishments“Study group established by the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

mgaleg.maryland.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 25)
  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment2
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