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died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 589: Prince George’s County Board of Education and Board of Community College Trustees for Prince George’s County – Vendor Registration PG 503–26

HB 589 requires Prince George’s County’s Board of Education and Community College Trustees to accept any vendor registered with Prince George’s County for procurement purposes, eliminating the need for separate vendor registrations with these entities. This bill directly affects local schools and the community college by streamlining their vendor processes to align with the county’s existing registration system. Key provisions mandate that both boards must recognize county-registered vendors and optionally enter into a memorandum of understanding with the county to implement this change. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, creating a unified vendor registration approach for county education-related procurement.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 574: Prince George’s County Teen Pregnancy Support Program and Fee in Child Support Cases – Established PG 504–26

HB 574 establishes the Prince George’s County Teen Pregnancy Support Program to assist public high school students in the county who are parents or expecting parents. The bill requires Prince George’s County Circuit Court to collect a $100 fee in certain child support cases (applications for new/modifying support decrees or enforcing arrears), with all revenue remitted quarterly to the county school board. This funding will support the program, which provides students with childcare vouchers, parenting education, and other resources. The program applies only to students attending public high schools in Prince George’s County, and the fee is in addition to other existing fees. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 370: Prince George's County - Income Tax - Credit for Employers Providing Parental Engagement Leave PG 419-26

HB 370 creates a state income tax credit for employers in Prince George’s County who provide "parental engagement leave" to qualified employees. The leave must be 10-20 hours per employee, paid at regular wage rates, and used solely for attending school-related events (e.g., parent-teacher conferences) at a public or nonpublic school in the county. Employers must obtain a certification form signed by school officials (e.g., principal and county board member) to claim the credit, which is calculated as the employee’s hourly wage multiplied by hours used, capped at $800 per employee annually. This credit directly affects PG County employers, qualified parents/guardians of school students, and school officials who verify attendance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 459: State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools - Enforcement Procedures - Alterations

HB 459 modifies Maryland's education enforcement procedures by changing how the State Board of Education reviews county school board decisions. It establishes that appeals of county board actions must be judged based on whether the decision was an "abuse of discretion" (e.g., unreasonable, without guiding rules, or illogical) or illegal. The bill also limits the State Superintendent’s temporary halts to county actions to a maximum of 90 days. These changes directly affect county school boards, the State Board of Education, and the State Superintendent when enforcing education rules under Maryland law.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 46: Sports Wagering - Gambling Prevention Technology Pilot Program - Establishment

HB 46 establishes a 5-year pilot program to reduce problem gambling among college students by creating "no gambling zones" on campuses. Bowie State University and Morgan State University must participate, requiring online sports wagering operators to implement geofencing technology that blocks access within designated campus zones and displays responsible gambling information. The program, running from July 2026 to 2031, mandates the State Lottery Commission to collaborate with universities and a gambling research center to develop signage, identify effective technologies, and analyze data on geofencing's viability. It aims to test whether technology can mitigate gambling harms on campuses while collecting data to inform future enforcement of online sports wagering laws.

died · Maryland · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 436: Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court

SB 436 creates a legal pathway for minors convicted as adults in Maryland to be transferred to juvenile court under specific circumstances. It requires courts to transfer a minor to juvenile court if they have clear and convincing evidence the victim of the minor's offense previously committed a sex crime or human trafficking act against the minor within three months before the offense. If transferred, the juvenile court must then determine an appropriate juvenile disposition. This bill directly affects minors convicted as adults who are victims of recent sexual abuse or trafficking by the person they harmed, modifying sentencing rules to prioritize juvenile court oversight in these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 647: Power Plant Research Program - Study on Nuclear Energy

HB 647 requires Maryland's Power Plant Research Program to study whether nuclear energy qualifies as a renewable resource and could help combat climate change. The study must evaluate current nuclear energy use in Maryland, identify environmental benefits, assess barriers to new nuclear projects, identify potential construction sites, and examine adding nuclear energy to the state's renewable energy goals. The program must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislature by September 30, 2027. This bill directly affects the Power Plant Research Program and informs future energy policy decisions.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 685: Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit - County Employees

HB 685 allows Anne Arundel County or its municipalities to create a property tax credit for county employees who own homes within the county. The bill authorizes local governments to set eligibility rules, credit amounts, and application procedures through their own ordinances. It directly affects Anne Arundel County employees who own qualifying dwellings, reducing their local property tax burden. The credit would apply to tax years beginning after June 30, 2026, with implementation starting June 1, 2026. The bill establishes a framework but does not specify exact credit details, leaving those to local decision-making.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Maryland · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 458: Vehicle Laws – Crosswalk Monitoring Systems – Authorization

SB 458 authorizes local governments in Maryland to use automated crosswalk monitoring systems in school zones (if permitted by local law) to detect drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. It requires drivers recorded violating this rule to pay fines, with penalties going directly to the local government for uncontested cases. The bill specifies how citations must be issued and handled, including options for drivers to contest violations in court. This applies specifically to school zone crosswalks where local authorities have authorized the monitoring systems.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 23, 2026

HB 667: Correctional Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services - Female Incarcerated Individuals

HB 667 requires Maryland to create a dedicated facility for female incarcerated individuals transitioning from prison, directly affecting women at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women eligible for prerelease. The bill mandates a separate facility with specific security features (based on low violence/escape risk and good behavior), located in Baltimore City on at least 3 acres away from other prisons, and designed to accommodate 1.25 times the current eligible population. It sets strict deadlines for planning (by June 2021), construction (starting September 2021), and operation (by June 2023), with detailed requirements for housing, accessibility, program spaces, and medical services. The Department of General Services must oversee procurement, and the Correctional Ombudsman must verify compliance with these requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Maryland · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 572: Charles County - County Inspector General - Authority Over Charles County Public Schools

SB 572 would allow Charles County's governing body to create a local law granting the county's Inspector General authority over Charles County Public Schools, similar to the Inspector General's existing oversight of county departments. This authority would begin in 2027, following the adoption of a local law by the county council. The bill modifies Maryland's local government code (Section 12-906) to specifically enable this arrangement for Charles County. It does not change school operations but establishes a new oversight structure for the school system under the county's Inspector General. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

died · Maryland · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 619: Environment - Solid Waste Containers - Cleaning and Sanitization Requirements

SB 619 requires commercial properties using solid waste containers (like dumpsters for municipal trash) to hire licensed cleaning services for monthly sanitization. The law mandates using approved disinfectants, high-pressure washing, and odor/residue removal, with providers maintaining records for 12 months. It excludes single-family home waste containers and allows up to $250 penalties for non-compliance after a written notice and 3-month correction period. The Maryland Department of the Environment will enforce this and provide guidance to local health departments. The requirements take effect October 1, 2026.