Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1274: Education - Posthumous Diploma Awards - Established (Eric's Law)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1274 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Posthumous Diploma Awards - Established (Eric's Law). Primary sponsor: April Miller (Republican), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Jason Buckel (Republican), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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 4/01 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 3/11 at 1:45 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means