Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 818: Higher Education - Foster Care Recipients and Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption and Associated Benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 818 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher Education - Foster Care Recipients and Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption and Associated Benefits. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“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 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Appropriations