Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 539: Child Care Centers - Teacher Qualifications - Alterations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 539 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Care Centers - Teacher Qualifications - Alterations. Primary sponsor: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means