MD SB212 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB1024
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Engrossed on March 20 2026 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-04-13 - Third Reading Passed (137-0)
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on March 20 2026 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-04-13 - Third Reading Passed (137-0)
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Exempting spouses and financially dependent children of State or local public safety employees who die as a result of or in the course of performance of duties from paying out-of-state or out-of-county tuition at a public institution of higher education in the State.
Title
Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Spouses and Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 137 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 5) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | House | Third Reading Passed (137-0) |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Favorable with Amendments {503325/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations |
| 2026-03-26 | House | Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Referred Appropriations |
| 2026-03-20 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (41-0) |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {603025/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-01-21 | Senate | Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m. |
| 2026-01-21 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-16 | Senate | Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2025-09-04 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB3 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 798
SB1024 (Carry Over) 2025-03-05 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
SB1024 (Carry Over) 2025-03-05 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Armed Forces and Uniformed Services
Correctional Officers
Death
dependents
Fire Protection
Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
kinship
Law Enforcement
Rescue Squads
Residency
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
Spouses
State Employees
State Universities and Colleges
Tuition
Correctional Officers
Death
dependents
Fire Protection
Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
kinship
Law Enforcement
Rescue Squads
Residency
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
Spouses
State Employees
State Universities and Colleges
Tuition
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 15 | 106.12 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 18 | 601 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
