Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 623: Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 670

Plain-language summary

HB 623 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program. Primary sponsor: Edith Patterson (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Steve Arentz (Republican), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Jason Buckel (Republican), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Anne Healey (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Seth Howard (Republican), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Adrienne Jones (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Pam Queen (Democratic), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), April Rose (Republican), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 670.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Edith Patterson (Democratic); Nick Allen (Democratic); Steve Arentz (Republican); Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic); and 42 more.