Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 597: Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 597 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Dalya Attar (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Brian Feldman (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Bryan Simonaire (Republican), Ron Watson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 633.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dalya Attar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| 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 633
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Appropriations
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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