📜 Maryland Legislation

HB1602: Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Rules

Last status update: Referred Rules
April 13, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Rules 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Michael Griffith

Co-sponsors: Tiffany Alston Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Pam Guzzone Terri Hill Tom Hutchinson Steve Johnson Aaron Kaufman Nicholaus Kipke Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Matt Morgan Teresa Reilly Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1603: Health Insurance - Vision Benefits - Regulation of Insurers and Vision Benefit Managers

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Steve Johnson

HB1604: Public School System Contracts - Prohibited Provisions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Rules

Last status update: Referred Rules
April 10, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Rules 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ken Kerr

HB1605: Compensation for Individuals Erroneously Convicted - County Cost-Sharing - Repeal

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Michael Griffith

HB1606: Credit Regulation - Maximum Interest Rate for Active Service Members (Service Members Civil Relief Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Darrell Odom

HB1607: Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Darrell Odom

HB1608: Public Safety - Firearms - Storage Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Rereferred to Judiciary
March 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sandy Bartlett

HB1609: Frederick County - Gaming - Acceptance of Credit as Payment

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

HB1610: Education - School Bus - Fire Safety Standards

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ken Kerr

HB1611: Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 646
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Jesse Pippy

Co-sponsors: Jackie Addison Jason Buckel Derrick Coley Eric Ebersole Wayne Hartman Kevin Hornberger Bob Long April Fleming Miller Edith Patterson Kent Roberson Joe Vogel Greg Wims Caylin Young

HB1612: Gaming - Campaign Financing Contributions and Study on Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Eric Ebersole

HB1613: Caroline County - Alcoholic Beverages - Inspector

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

HB1614: Maryland Transportation Authority - Lane Use Control Signal Monitoring Systems

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
April 13, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Author: Steven Arentz

Co-sponsors: Regina Boyce Linda Foley Michele Guyton Anne Healey Robbyn Lewis Natalie Ziegler

HB1615: Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums - Emergency Use of Reserve Funds

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 19, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harry Bhandari

Co-sponsors: Nick Allen Kim Ross

HB1616: Mutual Insurance Holding Companies - Conversion to Mutual Insurers

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 688
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Mike Rogers

HB1617: Public Health - Health Innovation Zones - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tiffany Alston

Co-sponsors: Derrick Coley Andrea Harrison Julian Ivey Kent Roberson Denise Roberts Kym Taylor Karen Toles Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Pam Guzzone Terri Hill Steve Johnson Aaron Kaufman Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1618: Department of the Environment - Procedures for Permitting Efficiency - Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Lily Qi

HB1619: State Center – Development – Contract, Plan Requirements, and Advisory Group

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Rereferred to Economic Matters and Appropriations
March 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Melissa Wells

HB1620: Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Vaughn Stewart

Co-sponsors: Ryan Nawrocki

HB1621: Wastewater Treatment Plants - Discharges - Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
April 13, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Author: Robin Grammer

Co-sponsors: Dylan Behler Michele Guyton

HB1622: Maryland Aviation Administration and Local Governments - Transportation Network Services - Prohibition on Taxes, Fees, and Charges

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Robin Grammer

HB1623: Special Taxing Districts - Village of Drummond - Authority and Organization MC 20-26

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 149
April 14, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

HB1624: Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Robin Grammer

HB1625: Public Health - Newborn Screening Program - Fees and Core Conditions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Hill

Co-sponsors: Tiffany Alston Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Pam Guzzone Tom Hutchinson Aaron Kaufman Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Teresa Reilly Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1626: Agriculture - Access to Food (Maryland Food Security, Access, and Equity Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
March 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ric Metzgar

HB1627: Howard County - Office of the Inspector General - Access to Public Records Ho. Co. 15-26

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 23, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

HB1628: Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections

Current disposition: Pending: House Appropriations

Last status update: Rereferred to Appropriations
March 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Appropriations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Melissa Wells

HB1629: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Discharge of Patients and Referral Services - Standards

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Seth Howard

Co-sponsors: Tiffany Alston Steven Arentz Dylan Behler Adrian Boafo Jason Buckel Barrie Ciliberti Kevin Hornberger Tom Hutchinson Jay Jacobs Aaron Kaufman Ken Kerr Nicholaus Kipke Susan McComas April Fleming Miller Matt Morgan Todd Morgan LaToya Nkongolo Joseline Pena-Melnyk Teresa Reilly April Rose Stuart Schmidt Kathy Szeliga Chris Tomlinson William Wivell Teresa Woorman

HB1630: Queen Anne's County - Speed Monitoring System - U.S. Route 301

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
April 13, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Author: Steven Arentz

HB1631: Agriculture - Hemp Manufacturing License - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Rereferred to Economic Matters
March 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jeff Ghrist

HB1632: Anthony McCarthy Task Force to Study Dialysis Outcomes

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ric Metzgar

HB1633: Retail Supply of Electricity and Gas (Energy Savings Act of 2026)

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: April Rose

Co-sponsors: Christopher Adams Terry Baker Jason Buckel Wayne Hartman Kevin Hornberger April Fleming Miller Jesse Pippy Joshua Stonko Chris Tomlinson William Valentine William Wivell

HB1634: Cannabis Licensure - Labor Peace Agreements and Collective Bargaining

Current disposition: Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections

Last status update: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
March 26, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Government, Labor, and Elections 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Denise Roberts

HB1635: Correctional Services - Detention by Private Entities - Prohibition

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tiffany Alston

HB1636: Primary and Secondary Schools - Discipline-Related Data - Collection and Publication

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Gabriel Acevero

HB1637: State Designations - State Amphibian - Long-Tailed Salamander

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Susan McComas

HB1638: Consumer Protection - Covered Platforms - Protection of Minors (Kids Online Protection and Antigrooming Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Susan McComas

HB1639: Town of Forest Heights - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 324-26

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

HB1640: Energy-Related Programs, Surcharges, and Taxes (Maryland Energy Savings Guarantee Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Brian Chisholm

Co-sponsors: Matt Morgan Kathy Szeliga

HB1641: Civil Actions - District Court - Enforcement of Money Judgments

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Heather Bagnall

HB1642: Higher Education - Transformative Economic Efficiency - Framework and Standards

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Buckel

Co-sponsors: Terri Hill Susan McComas

HB1643: Employment Discrimination - School Employees - Use of Cannabis

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Delegate Turner) Adopted (103-18)
March 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Veronica Turner

Co-sponsors: Diana Fennell Julian Ivey Ashanti Martinez Darrell Odom Kent Roberson Deni Taveras Kym Taylor

HB1644: Property Management Services - Licensing and Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Rereferred to Economic Matters
March 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Hill

HB1645: Public Health - American Legion Automated External Defibrillator Grant Program - Established

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Delegate Howard) Adopted (129-3)
March 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Seth Howard

HB1646: Maryland Aviation Administration - Airport Passenger Screening Partnership Program

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Delegate M. Morgan) Adopted (123-11)
April 1, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Matt Morgan

Co-sponsors: Lauren Arikan Brian Chisholm Mark Fisher Robin Grammer Ryan Nawrocki Kathy Szeliga

HB2100: Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress

🗳 25 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 881
August 5, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

HB2101: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 - Withdraw and Repeal of Duplicate Proposed Constitutional Amendment

🗳 5 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 882
August 5, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

HB2102: Districting - Single-Member Districts and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Convention

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
August 3, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Christopher Bouchat

SB1: Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 9 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Malcolm Augustine

Co-sponsors: Sara Love Pamela Beidle Benjamin Brooks Brian Feldman William Ferguson Guy Guzzone Shelly Hettleman Cheryl Kagan Nancy King Benjamin Kramer Clarence Lam Karen Lewis Young Anthony Muse Jim Rosapepe William Smith Charles Sydnor Craig Zucker

SB2: Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
January 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Katie Hester

SB3: Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act of 2026

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
January 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Benjamin Kramer

SB4: Charitable Organizations - Charitable Donation and Tax-Exempt Status - Revocation (Keeping Charities Nonpartisan Act of 2026)

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Rereferred to Economic Matters
April 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Cheryl Kagan

Co-sponsors: William Ferguson

SB5: General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (93-33)
March 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Cheryl Kagan

SB6: State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Nontenure Track Faculty

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 695
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Benjamin Kramer

Co-sponsors: Clarence Lam

SB7: Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Termination Date

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Co-sponsors: Dalya Attar Benjamin Brooks Mary Carozza Brian Feldman Jason Gallion Kevin Harris Katie Hester Cheryl Kagan Ron Watson Johnny Salling Malcolm Augustine Jack Bailey Pamela Beidle Joanne Benson Nick Charles Paul Corderman Arthur Ellis William Ferguson William Folden Dawn Gile Guy Guzzone Antonio Hayes Shaneka Henson Stephen Hershey Shelly Hettleman Carl Jackson Mary James J.B. Jennings Nancy King Benjamin Kramer Clarence Lam Karen Lewis Young Sara Love Johnny Mautz Cory McCray Mike McKay Anthony Muse Justin Ready Jim Rosapepe William Smith Charles Sydnor Jeff Waldstreicher Alonzo Washington Mary Washington Chris West Craig Zucker

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 59
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB8: Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Katie Hester

Co-sponsors: Sara Love Shelly Hettleman William Smith Jeff Waldstreicher Nick Charles William Folden Shaneka Henson Mary James Mike McKay Anthony Muse Charles Sydnor Chris West

SB9: Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Day - Veterans' Day

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
March 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Benjamin Brooks

Co-sponsors: Mary Carozza Paul Corderman Dawn Gile Katie Hester Mike McKay Justin Ready Johnny Salling Malcolm Augustine Jack Bailey Guy Guzzone Shelly Hettleman J.B. Jennings Nancy King Karen Lewis Young Cory McCray Jim Rosapepe Craig Zucker Bryan Simonaire

SB10: State Highway Administration - Speed Monitoring Systems - Application Approval

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 534
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Alonzo Washington

SB11: Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 442
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB12: Residential Rental Apartments - Air-Conditioning Requirement

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 664
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Chris West

SB13: Alcoholic Beverages - License Fee Refund Requirements - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 863
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB14: Health Insurance - Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment - Effective Dates

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 138
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Finance

SB15: Baltimore County - Inspector General - Authority Over Baltimore County Public Schools

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
January 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Carl Jackson

SB16: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Enrolled

Last status update: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 868
May 31, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled

Author: Charles Sydnor

SB17: Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3
February 24, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Antonio Hayes

SB18: State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 4 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 226
April 28, 2026

+1 Senate passed House passed Senate passed House passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Mary Washington

SB19: Maryland Commission on Women's Health Advancement - Establishment

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.
January 19, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Arthur Ellis

SB20: Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: First Reading Judicial Proceedings
January 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Shelly Hettleman

SB21: Natural Resources - State Parks - Maryland Golden Age Pass

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 333
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB22: Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 90
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Finance

SB23: Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund - Establishment

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
March 25, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Cheryl Kagan

SB24: State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 92
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB25: Income Tax - Cybersecurity Technology and Service Tax Credit - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
March 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Budget and Taxation

Co-sponsors: Malcolm Augustine Shelly Hettleman Nancy King Karen Lewis Young Cory McCray Jim Rosapepe Craig Zucker

SB26: Public Utilities - Off-Grid Electricity Providers - Exemption

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
February 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mike McKay

SB27: Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: First Reading Judicial Proceedings
January 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Folden

Co-sponsors: Mike McKay

SB28: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 156
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Cory McCray

Co-sponsors: Malcolm Augustine Guy Guzzone Shelly Hettleman Nancy King Karen Lewis Young Jim Rosapepe Craig Zucker

SB29: Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Contents, Plain Language Requirement, and Procedures

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 439
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Cheryl Kagan

SB30: Baltimore County - Property Tax Credit - Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 801
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Baltimore County Senators

SB31: School Construction and Housing - School Zones and Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Appropriations

Last status update: Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Appropriations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clarence Lam

SB32: State Athletic Commission - Blood Testing of Contestants - Timing

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 126
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB33: Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemption for Related Business Entities - Common Law Trusts

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.
January 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chris West

SB34: Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
January 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Arthur Ellis

Co-sponsors: Brian Feldman

SB35: State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Carl Jackson

SB36: Land Use - Zoning - Limitations (Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026)

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing canceled
January 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB37: Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB38: Vehicle Laws - Ignition Interlock System Program - Required Participation

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB39: Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Clarence Lam

SB40: Baltimore County Board of Education - Alterations of Elected Member Districts and Establishment of Redistricting Process

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Reassigned to Ways and Means
March 25, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Sydnor

SB41: Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights and Registration of Art

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.
January 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Cheryl Kagan

SB42: Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 693
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB43: Financial Institutions - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund and Regulation of Entities - Revisions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 132
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Finance

SB44: State Retirement and Pension System - Forfeiture of Benefits

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 2/05 at 9:30 a.m.
January 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Folden

SB45: Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Benjamin Brooks

Co-sponsors: Carl Jackson Jim Rosapepe

SB46: State Veterans' Cemeteries - Interment

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 495
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB47: Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing canceled
January 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB48: Education - Public School Construction - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Budget and Taxation

SB49: Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: First Reading Judicial Proceedings
January 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Anthony Muse

SB50: Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports - Designation (Fairness in Girls' Sports Act)

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
January 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Carozza

Co-sponsors: Ron Watson

SB51: Public Schools - Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms - Use of Video Recording Devices

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Last status update: Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
January 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Education, Energy, and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Folden