Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 473: Education - Collective Bargaining - Certificated Employees - Class Size
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 473 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Collective Bargaining - Certificated Employees - Class Size. Primary sponsor: Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Courtney Watson (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Courtney Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9B |
| Natalie Ziegler | 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
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections