Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 982: Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 982 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility. Primary sponsor: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Appropriations