MD HB458 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-16 - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-16 - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim the month of May as Water Safety Month; and requiring the proclamation to urge certain activities designed to raise awareness about drowning prevention and to promote safe practices around all bodies of water.
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Water Safety Month
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | House | Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-23 | House | First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections |
Subjects
Awareness and Outreach
Governor
Holidays and Special Dates
Public Health
Safety
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Water
Governor
Holidays and Special Dates
Public Health
Safety
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Water
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Provisions | 7 | 504 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 505 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 506 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 507 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0458?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0458f.pdf |
