Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 655: Education - Student Behavior - Parent and Guardian Notice and Required Counseling (Parent and Guardian Accountability Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 655 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Student Behavior - Parent and Guardian Notice and Required Counseling (Parent and Guardian Accountability Act). Primary sponsor: Bob Long (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Kevin Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38A |
| Barrie Ciliberti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“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