📜 Maryland Legislation

SB153: Election Law - Campaign Finance Entities - Oversight and Control of Campaign Funds

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 441
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB154: Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Controllable Electronic Records

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
March 6, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ron Watson

SB155: Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks

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: Jeff Waldstreicher

SB156: Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
January 21, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Arthur Ellis

SB157: State Procurement - Competitive Proof of Concept Procurement

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: Budget and Taxation

SB158: Counties - Construction of Sidewalks and Crosswalks - Safe Alternative Routes to 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: Arthur Ellis

SB159: Emergency Medical Services - Vehicles and Ambulances - Required Supplies

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 4 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 282
April 28, 2026

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

Author: Alonzo Washington

SB160: Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 86
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB161: Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 337
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Dalya Attar Benjamin Brooks Mary Carozza Brian Feldman Kevin Harris Katie Hester

SB162: Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Repeal of Sentencing Date Limitation

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Chris West

SB163: Income Tax - Addition Modification for Federal Tax-Exempt Income - Study

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 315
April 28, 2026

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

Author: Chris West

Co-sponsors: Cory McCray

SB164: Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 113
April 14, 2026

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

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB165: Environment - On-Site Wastewater Systems - Implementation Dates

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 3 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (29-11)
April 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate committee reassignment Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Benjamin Brooks

SB166: Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Jack Bailey

SB167: Department of Natural Resources - Licenses, Permits, Registrations, and Public Profiles - Notation of Veteran Status

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

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

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Benjamin Brooks Kevin Harris Katie Hester

SB168: Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 748
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Ron Watson

SB169: Hospitals - Emergency Pregnancy-Related Medical Conditions - Procedures

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 788
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Clarence Lam

Co-sponsors: Pamela Beidle Brian Feldman Guy Guzzone Sara Love

SB170: Task Force on Education Funding and Student Population Growth

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Appropriations

Last status update: Hearing canceled
April 7, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Appropriations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Karen Lewis Young

Co-sponsors: Justin Ready

SB171: Mail Theft

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: Jeff Waldstreicher

SB172: Corporations and Associations - Methodist Churches - Trust Requirement Repeal and Disaffiliation

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

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

Author: Anthony Muse

SB173: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement - Reciprocal Agreements, Arrangements, and Declarations

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: Judicial Proceedings

SB174: State Board of Education - Enforcement Procedures - Alteration

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: Mary Carozza

Co-sponsors: Jack Bailey Jason Gallion

SB175: City of Cumberland - Speed Monitoring Systems - Tractor Trailers on Interstate 68

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Mike McKay

SB176: Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 87
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Budget and Taxation

SB177: Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Chris West

SB178: Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Standards and Procedures

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

Last status update: Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
January 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB179: Transportation - Study on Speed Limits - Interstate 495 and Connected Highways

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
February 11, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Joanne Benson

SB180: Evidence - Interception of Oral Communications - Fair Housing Testing

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments {883821/1
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Charles Sydnor

SB181: Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
April 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Karen Lewis Young

Co-sponsors: Benjamin Brooks Kevin Harris Cheryl Kagan Mary Washington Ron Watson Chris West

SB182: Adult Protective Services - Modifications

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB183: Public Safety - Maryland Cyber Reserve - Established

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

Last status update: Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Katie Hester

SB184: Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Reporting Requirement

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 472
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB185: Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Retirement Income

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: Jack Bailey

SB186: State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Malcolm Augustine

SB187: Correctional Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services - Female Incarcerated Individuals (Monica Cooper Prerelease Act)

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

🗳 4 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Enrolled

Last status update: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 876
May 31, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled

Author: Mary Washington

SB188: Maryland Transportation Authority - Revenue Bond Limit - Increase

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 115
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Budget and Taxation

SB189: Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets - Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law)

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 356
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Karen Lewis Young

SB190: Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)

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

SB191: State Designations - State Song - "The Heart of Maryland"

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

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

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Benjamin Brooks

Co-sponsors: Jim Rosapepe

SB192: Military Family Inclusion Act

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
April 8, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB193: Washington County - Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Target Redevelopment Area

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 731
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Paul Corderman

SB194: Income and Property Tax Incentives - Members and Veterans of the Space Force - Application

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Jack Bailey Paul Corderman Mike McKay Jim Rosapepe Johnny Salling

SB195: Motorcycles - Protective Headgear Requirement - Exception (In Remembrance of Gary "Pappy" Boward)

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: Mike McKay

SB196: Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual

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: Judicial Proceedings

SB197: Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 111
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB198: Prince George's Community College - Aerospace and Aviation Systems Technology Programs - Feasibility Study

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 784
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Alonzo Washington

Co-sponsors: Malcolm Augustine Nick Charles Kevin Harris Jim Rosapepe Ron Watson

SB199: Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund - Eligible Companions

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 654
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Guy Guzzone

SB200: State Government - Council for Open Data - Membership and Responsibilities

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 105
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB201: Public Utilities - Transmission Lines - Advanced Transmission Technologies

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: Benjamin Brooks

Co-sponsors: Shelly Hettleman Chris West

SB202: Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Folden

SB203: Environment - Lead Paint Abatement Services - Performance Bond and Liability Insurance

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB204: Public Schools - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 677
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Cheryl Kagan

Co-sponsors: Justin Ready Dalya Attar Benjamin Brooks Mary Carozza Brian Feldman William Ferguson Jason Gallion Dawn Gile Kevin Harris Katie Hester Shelly Hettleman Nancy King Karen Lewis Young Sara Love Mike McKay Bryan Simonaire William Smith Jeff Waldstreicher Alonzo Washington Mary Washington Ron Watson Chris West

SB205: Health Insurance - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - Codification of Federal Requirements

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Finance

SB206: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 - Penalties

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

SB207: Higher Education - Guaranteed Access Grant Program - Applicability

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 99
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB208: Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

Last status update: Hearing canceled
January 21, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Nick Charles

SB209: Department of Natural Resources - Savage Highlands State Park - Hotel Rental Surcharge

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

Last status update: Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
January 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Mike McKay

SB210: Correctional Services - Home Detention - Monitoring and Security

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB211: Maryland Estate Tax - Repeal

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: William Folden

SB212: Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Spouses and Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (137-0)
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Paul Corderman

SB213: State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 395
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Karen Lewis Young

SB214: Natural Resources - Vessel Transfers - Transfer-on-Death Beneficiary Designation

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

SB215: Veterans and Uniformed Services - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

SB216: Unemployment Insurance - Confidentiality of Information

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 130
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Finance

SB217: Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
January 21, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Washington

SB218: State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 598
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB219: Public Schools - Airway Clearing Device Availability and Use - Policy (Bowen Levy Airway Clearing Device 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 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Johnny Salling

SB220: Criminal Procedure - Lifetime Sexual Offender Supervision - Conditions, Violations, and Petitions for Discharge

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB221: Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mary James

SB222: Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Referred Judiciary
March 6, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Carozza

Co-sponsors: William Folden William Smith Jeff Waldstreicher Chris West

SB223: Maryland Energy Administration - Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program and Fund and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB224: Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Commercial and Industrial Property

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: Karen Lewis Young

SB225: Environment - Interjurisdictional Watersheds - Flood Management

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Washington

Co-sponsors: Benjamin Brooks

SB226: Maryland Heritage Area Authority and Heritage Areas - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 124
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Finance

SB227: Motor Vehicles – Parking – Disabled Veteran Special Registration Plates

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: Arthur Ellis

SB228: Maryland Environmental Service - Authorizations and Requirements - Alterations

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Education, Energy, and the Environment

SB229: General Provisions – Commemorative Month – Maryland Native Plant Month

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

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

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

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Benjamin Brooks

Co-sponsors: Dawn Gile

SB230: Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 499
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Chris West

SB231: Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes

Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 84
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Budget and Taxation

SB232: State Procurement - Preferences - Historically Underutilized Business Zone Businesses

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
January 19, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Johnny Salling

SB233: Business Regulation - Cemeteries and Abandoned Cemeteries - Sale, Transfer, or Government Acquisition and Disposition

🗳 4 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 545
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Johnny Salling

Co-sponsors: Carl Jackson Pamela Beidle Arthur Ellis Dawn Gile Clarence Lam Justin Ready

SB234: Business Regulation - Abandoned Cemeteries - Acquisition and Disposition

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.
January 20, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Johnny Salling

SB235: Baltimore County - Property Tax Credits - Public Safety Officers and Public School System Employees

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 19, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Johnny Salling

SB236: Election Law - Certification of Election-Supporting Technology - Regulations, Review, and Evaluation

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

Last status update: Hearing canceled
February 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Cheryl Kagan

SB237: Election Law - Presidential Electors - Selection and Voting

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 469
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Cheryl Kagan

SB238: School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 616
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Malcolm Augustine

SB239: Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Redeposit of Accumulated Contributions - Alterations

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: First Reading Budget and Taxation
January 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Karen Lewis Young

SB240: Office of Health Care Quality Stakeholder Advisory Council - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
January 21, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Karen Lewis Young

SB241: Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 427
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Malcolm Augustine

Co-sponsors: Benjamin Brooks Kevin Harris Ron Watson

SB242: Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 694
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Benjamin Brooks Mary Carozza Arthur Ellis Jason Gallion Dawn Gile William Smith Chris West Ron Watson

SB243: Uniformed Services Spouses Act

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Benjamin Brooks Mary Carozza Arthur Ellis Jason Gallion Dawn Gile William Smith Chris West Ron Watson Dalya Attar Brian Feldman Kevin Harris Katie Hester Cheryl Kagan Benjamin Kramer Mary Washington

SB244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 864
May 31, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

SB245: Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition

🗳 5 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
February 17, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: William Smith

Co-sponsors: William Ferguson Karen Lewis Young

SB246: Health Services Cost Review Commission - Term of Office of Members

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments {593027/1 Adopted
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB247: Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Conversion to Grant Program

🗳 4 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments {453527/1 Adopted
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Pamela Beidle

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

SB248: Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Investments - Alterations

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Favorable Report by Economic Matters
April 8, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB249: Tobacco Product Licensees - Additional Licensure for Electronic Smoking Devices

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 415
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB250: Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 508
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Bryan Simonaire

Co-sponsors: Chris West

SB251: Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.
January 17, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sara Love

Co-sponsors: Shelly Hettleman