Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 849: Child Care Scholarship Program - Freeze in Enrollment - Exceptions and Waitlist

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 594

Plain-language summary

HB 849 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Care Scholarship Program - Freeze in Enrollment - Exceptions and Waitlist. Primary sponsor: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Jason Buckel (Republican), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Pam Queen (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 594.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic); Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic); Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic); Jackie Addison (Democratic); and 24 more.