Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 455: Education - Certification of Scholarship Granting Organizations (Opting in on Opportunity Act)

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 455 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Certification of Scholarship Granting Organizations (Opting in on Opportunity Act). Primary sponsor: April Miller (Republican), William Wivell (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Seth Howard (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Mangione, Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: April Miller (Republican); William Wivell (Republican); Chris Adams (Republican); Kevin Anderson (Republican); and 24 more.