MD HB288 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 599
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 599
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to declare a prolonged state of emergency for an event that prevents regular, in-person attendance at a public school for at least 14 consecutive school days, subject to certain requirements; and requiring the State Board to adopt certain regulations including establishing minimum criteria for the adoption and implementation of virtual education plans by a county board during a prolonged state of emergency affecting the local school system.
Title
State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-08 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 37 N: 6 NV: 2 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 96 N: 36 NV: 3 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2026-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 96 N: 36 NV: 3 Abs: 6) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 599 |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (37-6) |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2026-04-03 | Senate | Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-03-18 | House | Third Reading Passed (96-36) |
| 2026-03-17 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-17 | House | Favorable with Amendments {633520/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-13 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
| 2025-09-29 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB218 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 598
Subjects
Awareness and Outreach
Education, State Board of
Emergencies
Emergency Management, Department of
General Assembly
Governor
Health
Health, Department of
Notices
Primary and Secondary Education
Public Schools
Rules and Regulations
Safety
State Police, Department of
Time
Education, State Board of
Emergencies
Emergency Management, Department of
General Assembly
Governor
Health
Health, Department of
Notices
Primary and Secondary Education
Public Schools
Rules and Regulations
Safety
State Police, Department of
Time
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 7 | 14A-01 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7 | 14A-02 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7 | 14A-03 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7 | 14A-10 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 02 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 3 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 4 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 5 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 6 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 7 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 8 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 7-14A | 9 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
