Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1313: Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Incarcerated Individuals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1313 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Incarcerated Individuals. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (Appropriations).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| 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
- 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