Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1204: Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student Elopement - Notice and Reporting Requirements (Ace's Law)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1204 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student Elopement - Notice and Reporting Requirements (Ace's Law). Primary sponsor: Chao Wu (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Mike Griffith (Republican), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Atterbeary, Veronica Turner (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 339.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Atterbeary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 339
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Hearing 3/27 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
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