Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 263: Education - Dependent Children of Active Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 263 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Dependent Children of Active Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures. Primary sponsor: Ben Brooks (Democratic), Dalya Attar (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Brian Feldman (Democratic), Jason Gallion (Republican), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Katie Hester (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Bryan Simonaire (Republican), Ron Watson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 645.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Dalya Attar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Simonaire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 645
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:30 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Ways and Means
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
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