Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 531: State Department of Education - Public Schools STEM and Robotics Program - Study
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 531 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Department of Education - Public Schools STEM and Robotics Program - Study. Primary sponsor: Chao Wu (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Cathi Forbes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43B |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| 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 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means