MD HB19 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-20 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Appropriations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-20 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Appropriations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to assist in the repayment of higher education loans owed by State employees in order to attract, recruit, and retain these employees; requiring the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the Program; and requiring the Office to report to the General Assembly on or before January 1 of each year on the implementation of the Program and any effects the Program has on State employee recruitment or retention.
Title
Higher Education - Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Establishment
Sponsors
| Del. Karen Toles [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | House | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-20 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Appropriations |
| 2025-10-31 | House | Pre-filed |
Subjects
Awareness and Outreach
Budget and Management, Department of
Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
Loans
Nonprofit Organizations
Recruitment and Hiring
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
State Employees
State Government - Personnel
State Universities and Colleges
Time
Budget and Management, Department of
Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
Loans
Nonprofit Organizations
Recruitment and Hiring
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
State Employees
State Government - Personnel
State Universities and Colleges
Time
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 18 | 4201 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 18 | 4202 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 18 | 4203 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 18 | 4204 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 18 | 4205 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 18 | 4206 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0019?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0019f.pdf |
