Public Health - Drugs and Medical Devices Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition

HB 1564 prohibits businesses in Maryland from knowingly manufacturing, selling, distributing, dispensing, or supplying drugs or medical devices if they know or should know the order was prompted by someone intending to use them for a death sentence. The law directly affects pharmacies, manufacturers, and distributors operating in Maryland by banning transactions where the purpose is execution. Key provisions require businesses to verify the intended use of drugs/devices and prohibit supply when execution is the purpose. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, with no exceptions for state execution protocols.