Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1059: State Department of Education - Asian American History - Accurate Instruction
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1059 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Department of Education - Asian American History - Accurate Instruction. Primary sponsor: Kris Valderrama (Democratic), Harry Bhandari (Democratic), Mark Chang (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Valderrama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Harry Bhandari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Mark Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“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 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means