Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 197: Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 197 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on September 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act. Primary sponsor: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| 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 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means
- Pre-filed