📜 Maryland Legislation

SB453: Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: J.B. Jennings

SB454: Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing canceled
February 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: J.B. Jennings

Co-sponsors: Mary Carozza Jason Gallion Stephen Hershey Justin Ready Jack Bailey William Folden Johnny Salling Chris West Mike McKay Paul Corderman

SB455: Economic Development - Transformational Project Financing Program - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Referred Economic Matters Ways and Means
March 24, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jim Rosapepe

SB456: Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jim Rosapepe

SB457: Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish Subclasses and Set Separate Rates for Land and Improvements to Land

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jim Rosapepe

SB458: Vehicle Laws – Crosswalk Monitoring Systems – Authorization

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 23, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Jim Rosapepe

SB459: Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

Last status update: Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted
August 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Vetoed

Author: Jim Rosapepe

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

SB460: State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Department of General Services - Property Appraisal Aids - Geographic Images

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jim Rosapepe

SB461: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Heat and Eat Program - Study

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 685
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Cory McCray

SB462: Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction)

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Anthony Muse

SB463: Municipalities - Vagrancy - Repeal of Authority to Prohibit

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Motion Special Order until 4/8 (Senator Smith) Adopted
March 31, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Anthony Muse

SB464: Commission to Examine the Expungement Laws of Maryland

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: Anthony Muse

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

SB465: Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 529
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mary James

Co-sponsors: Justin Ready

SB466: Income Tax - Credit for Physician Preceptors in Areas With Health Care Workforce Shortages - Alterations

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 199
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Nancy King

SB467: Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 624
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Nancy King

SB468: Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 203
April 28, 2026

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

Author: Nancy King

SB469: Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Affordability Program and Industry Automobile Insurance Association Assessments

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 742
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Antonio Hayes

SB470: State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors - Scope of Practice, Renewals, and Professional Liability Insurance

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Antonio Hayes

SB471: Circuit Court Clerks and Registers of Wills – Maximum Salary

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Referred Judiciary
March 20, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judicial Proceedings

Co-sponsors: Mike McKay

SB472: Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 404
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Shelly Hettleman

SB473: Public Utilities - For-Hire Drivers and Transportation Network Operators - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training and Liability

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 278
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Shelly Hettleman

Co-sponsors: Sara Love Katie Hester

SB474: Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jeff Waldstreicher

SB475: Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act)

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Charles Sydnor

Co-sponsors: Nick Charles Chris West Johnny Mautz

SB476: State Government – Maryland Reparations Commission – Revisions

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
March 16, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Author: Anthony Muse

SB477: Civil Actions - Real Estate Appraisals - Record Retention and Statute of Limitations

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 23, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mike McKay

SB478: Washington County - Institutions of Higher Education - Dually Enrolled Students

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

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Mike McKay

SB479: Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards and Energy Use Intensity Targets - Exemptions

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

Last status update: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Mike McKay

SB480: Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 180
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mike McKay

SB481: Family Law - Denial or Interference With Visitation Rights

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mike McKay

SB482: Criminal Law - Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mike McKay

Co-sponsors: Cheryl Kagan

SB483: Criminal Procedure - Automated Shielding (Clean Slate Act of 2026)

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: Mike McKay

Co-sponsors: William Smith Charles Sydnor Jeff Waldstreicher Sara Love Anthony Muse

SB484: Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mike McKay

SB485: Public Health - Women's Health Care Data - Report

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Carozza

Co-sponsors: Justin Ready Chris West J.B. Jennings

SB486: Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 672
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mary Carozza

Co-sponsors: Kevin Harris Ron Watson

SB487: Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Safety Corridors (Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026)

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 285
April 28, 2026

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

Author: Shaneka Henson

SB488: Continuing Care in a Retirement Community Providers - Governing Bodies - Membership (Sue Hecht Continuing Care Retirement Community Transparency Act)

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Karen Lewis Young

SB489: Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in Foreign Countries - Exemption From Educational Requirements and Limited License

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Floor Amendment {633627/1 (Delegate Hill) Adopted
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Clarence Lam

Co-sponsors: Karen Lewis Young Pamela Beidle Antonio Hayes Alonzo Washington

SB490: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clarence Lam

SB491: Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Military Service Credit Eligibility - Helicopter Pilots

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 297
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Johnny Salling

SB492: Health Occupations - Massage Therapy - Advertising

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB493: Nursing Facilities - Involuntary Discharge or Transfer

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 25
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB494: Maryland Health Care Commission - Certificates of Need and Material Change Transactions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing canceled
February 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB495: Health - Newborn Screening Program - Gaucher Disease

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Shelly Hettleman

SB496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization

Current disposition: Enrolled

Last status update: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 866
May 31, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled

Author: Stephen Hershey

Co-sponsors: Clarence Lam

SB497: Property Tax - City of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility, Inc. - Exemption

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 809
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Washington County Senators

SB498: Washington County Salary Study Commission - Membership - Alterations

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 589
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Washington County Senators

SB499: Washington County - Notice of Tax Sale - Alterations

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing canceled
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Washington County Senators

SB500: Washington County - Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans - Eligibility

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing canceled
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Washington County Senators

SB501: Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 808
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Washington County Senators

SB502: Language Acquisition Tracking Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children - Establishment

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

Last status update: Hearing canceled
February 11, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Nancy King

SB503: Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program - Funding

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Nancy King

SB504: Data Privacy - Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (35-10)
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clarence Lam

SB505: Transportation - Aviation - Passenger Health and Safety (Aviation Health and Safety Act)

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clarence Lam

Co-sponsors: Brian Feldman

SB506: Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Minor Conditions and HIV Prevention and Treatment

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Karen Lewis Young

SB507: Public Schools - Individuals With Disabilities - Accessibility and Emergency Planning

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 665
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Craig Zucker

Co-sponsors: Dalya Attar Benjamin Brooks Brian Feldman Kevin Harris Cheryl Kagan Ron Watson

SB508: Somerset County Board of Education - Alterations

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151
April 14, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mary Carozza

SB509: Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Jim Rosapepe

Co-sponsors: Dalya Attar Katie Hester

SB510: State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Funeral Direction Licensure and Apprentices - Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chris West

SB511: Corporations and Associations - Cooperative Limited Equity Housing Corporations - Establishment

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: William Smith

SB512: Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 429
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: William Smith

SB513: Fire Prevention – Assistant Fire Marshals, Residential Rental High–Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm System Technicians

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (40-0)
April 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Smith

SB514: Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments
April 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: William Smith

SB515: Health Services Cost Review Commission - Health Facilities - Rate Setting

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (131-2)
April 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Pamela Beidle

SB516: Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 461
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Jeff Waldstreicher

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

SB517: Amendments Convention Called Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution - Delegation to the Convention

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

Last status update: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Justin Ready

SB518: Maryland Financial Empowerment Center Network Pilot Program - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

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

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nancy King

SB519: Earned Income Tax Credit - Assistance Program Implementation Delay and Study

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 202
April 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Nancy King

SB520: Property Tax - Charter Counties - Application of County Tax Limitation on Public Safety Budget

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 23, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Benjamin Kramer

SB521: Health Insurance - Material Changes to Provider Networks - Notification and Special Enrollment Period

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 650
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Benjamin Kramer

SB522: Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments - Licensed Social Worker-Clinical

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Washington

SB523: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)

🗳 4 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
April 28, 2026

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

Author: Mary Washington

SB524: Juvenile Records - Access by Baltimore City Mayor's Office

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 733
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Mary Washington

SB525: Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Washington

SB526: Public Schools - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day - Establishment

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

Last status update: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Alonzo Washington

SB527: Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act)

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
February 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kevin Harris

SB528: Consumer Protection - Video Streaming Services - Loudness of Commercial Advertisements

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kevin Harris

SB529: Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program Workgroup - Establishment

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 766
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Kevin Harris

SB530: Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places (Village Multigenerational Third Places Act)

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 760
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Shelly Hettleman

SB531: Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement (Verbal Waiver Transparency Act)

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Shelly Hettleman

Co-sponsors: Shaneka Henson Chris West Sara Love

SB532: Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 675
May 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Cheryl Kagan

Co-sponsors: Brian Feldman

SB533: Frederick County - Sheriff - Salary

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Frederick County Senators

SB534: Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 577
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Frederick County Senators

SB535: County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 622
May 26, 2026

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

Author: Nancy King

SB536: Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Notification of Violation

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Folden

SB537: Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Cory McCray

SB538: Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 484
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Cory McCray

SB539: Department of Social and Economic Mobility – Workforce Opportunities Grant Program and Fund

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Smith

SB540: Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 478
May 12, 2026

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

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB541: Judiciary Department - Judicial Removal - Disqualification From Future Judicial Office

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB542: Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB543: Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
April 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate committee reassignment

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB544: Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 476
May 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed Governor approved

Author: Judicial Proceedings

SB545: Land Surveyors and Property Line Surveyors - Private Property Access - Prohibition

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

Last status update: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Justin Ready

Co-sponsors: William Folden Chris West

SB546: Public Health - Food and Milk Product Labeling - Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
February 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Dalya Attar

SB547: Recipients of State and Local Government Funding - Reporting (Buy Maryland Reporting Requirements)

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Budget and Taxation

Last status update: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Budget and Taxation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nick Charles

SB548: Family Law - Child Support - Determination of Custody and Agreements Between Parents

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nick Charles

SB549: Mental Health - Treatment Plans for Individuals in Facilities - Participation of Family Members or Other Individuals

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nick Charles

SB550: Health Care Decisions Act - Surrogate Decision Making - Mental Disorders

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
February 9, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nick Charles

SB551: Health Insurance - Ovarian Cancer Prevention With Salpingectomy - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing

Current disposition: Passed House

Last status update: Favorable with Amendments {613426/1 Adopted
April 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate Senate passed House passed

Author: Nick Charles