Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 243: Uniformed Services Spouses Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 243 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Uniformed Services Spouses Act. Primary sponsor: Bryan Simonaire (Republican), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Arthur Ellis (Democratic), Jason Gallion (Republican), Dawn Gile (Democratic), Will Smith (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Ron Watson (Democratic), Dalya Attar (Democratic), Brian Feldman (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Katie Hester (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Ben Kramer (Democratic), Mary Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Simonaire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Arthur Ellis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Will Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Dalya Attar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Ben Kramer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Mary Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
“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 489
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Appropriations
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
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