Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 825: Brain Health - Guidelines, Grant Fund, and Commemorative Month (Tahjai's Law)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 825 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Brain Health - Guidelines, Grant Fund, and Commemorative Month (Tahjai's Law). Primary sponsor: Jamila Woods (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Harry Bhandari (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Martinez, Edith Patterson (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Harry Bhandari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jeff Ghrist | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Andrea Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sheree Sample-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37A |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“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 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections and Appropriations