Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 818: Higher Education - Foster Care Recipients and Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption and Associated Benefits

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 818 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher Education - Foster Care Recipients and Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption and Associated Benefits. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Marlon Amprey (Democratic); Terri Hill (Democratic); Anne Kaiser (Democratic); and 7 more.