HB 802 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

State Designations - State Carnivorous Plant - Purple Pitcherplant

HB 802 designates the Purple Pitcherplant (Sarracenia purpurea) as Maryland's official state carnivorous plant. The bill amends Maryland's state code by adding this designation to Section 7-302 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This is a ceremonial designation with no new regulations, funding, or direct impact on any individuals or groups. The change takes effect October 1, 2025.

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Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025

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