Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1039: Education – Primary and Secondary Schools – Alternative School Options (Right to Learn Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1039 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education – Primary and Secondary Schools – Alternative School Options (Right to Learn Act). Primary sponsor: Mark Fisher (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Robin Grammer (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Ryan Nawrocki (Republican), Kathy Szeliga (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fisher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27C |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Robin Grammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Ryan Nawrocki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means