Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1311: Higher Education – Student Financial Assistance for Incarcerated Individuals – Alterations
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1311 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher Education – Student Financial Assistance for Incarcerated Individuals – Alterations. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
- Referred Judicial Proceedings Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (Appropriations)
- Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
- First Reading Appropriations and Government, Labor, and Elections