Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 866: Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Extension
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 866 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Extension. Primary sponsor: Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 656.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Teresa Woorman | 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
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 656
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
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