Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 439: Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Maryland Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Renaming
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 439 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Maryland Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Renaming. Primary sponsor: Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 655.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“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 655
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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