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]

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.

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Title

Higher Education - Maryland Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Establishment

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-02-20HouseHearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-20HouseHearing canceled
2026-02-17HouseHearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-01-14HouseFirst Reading Appropriations
2025-10-31HousePre-filed

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Education184201(n/a)See Bill Text
Education184202(n/a)See Bill Text
Education184203(n/a)See Bill Text
Education184204(n/a)See Bill Text
Education184205(n/a)See Bill Text
Education184206(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


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