MD SB421 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-29 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-29 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting an institution of higher education from denying access or services to a student based on the student's diagnosis of sickle cell disease; requiring an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with sickle cell disease; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop an education and awareness campaign for institutions of higher education in the State regarding students with sickle cell disease; etc.
Title
Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) |
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment and Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB60 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-13 - Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Finance
Subjects
Awareness and Outreach
Committees and Commissions
Health
Health, Department of
Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
Job Training
Medical Conditions
Public Health
Standards and Best Practices
State Universities and Colleges
Committees and Commissions
Health
Health, Department of
Higher Education
Higher Education Commission
Job Training
Medical Conditions
Public Health
Standards and Best Practices
State Universities and Colleges
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 15 | 141 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 18 | 510 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 18 | 511 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 18 | 512 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0421?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0421f.pdf |
