Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 548: Public Safety - Militia - Active Duty Combat (Defend the Guard)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 548 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Safety - Militia - Active Duty Combat (Defend the Guard). Primary sponsor: William Wivell (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Ric Metzgar (Republican), Susan McComas (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Mark Fisher (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Robin Grammer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Ric Metzgar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Jeff Ghrist | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mark Fisher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27C |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Robin Grammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“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 Health and Government Operations