MD SB70 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 168
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 168
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the MDiplomaWorks pathway as an alternative method of earning a high school diploma in the State; establishing the Program as a method to recognize and certify high school diploma achievement through demonstrated academic and career competencies, and workforce experience; requiring an applicant to complete a combination of components as approved by the Maryland Department of Labor; and requiring the Department to publish Program information on its website to inform potentially eligible applicants about the new pathway.
Title
Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-10 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 127 N: 7 NV: 4 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-04-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-02-12 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-04-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-02-12 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 168 |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (41-0) |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Third Reading Passed (127-7) |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Favorable with Amendments {983122/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means |
| 2026-03-25 | House | Hearing 3/25 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2026-03-25 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-03-16 | House | Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-13 | House | Referred Ways and Means |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (44-0) |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {673320/1 Adopted |
| 2026-02-09 | 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 |
| 2025-09-16 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB297 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169
Subjects
Age
Awareness and Outreach
Certifications
Classifications and Designations
Committees and Commissions
Counties
Education
Education - Miscellaneous
Education, State Department of
Electronic Government
Industry and Manufacturing
Job Training
Labor, Department of
Pilot Programs
Private Schools
Private Sector Labor and Industry
Public Schools
Publications
Reports
Residency
Rules and Regulations
School Testing
Secondary Schools
Students
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment
Awareness and Outreach
Certifications
Classifications and Designations
Committees and Commissions
Counties
Education
Education - Miscellaneous
Education, State Department of
Electronic Government
Industry and Manufacturing
Job Training
Labor, Department of
Pilot Programs
Private Schools
Private Sector Labor and Industry
Public Schools
Publications
Reports
Residency
Rules and Regulations
School Testing
Secondary Schools
Students
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 810 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
