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HB 232 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Maryland Military Department – National Guard – Tuition Assistance

HB 232 expands tuition and training assistance for Maryland National Guard members. It allows full coverage of in-state tuition and new "training assistance" costs (including uniforms, certifications, tools, and digital resources) at more institutions, including recognized vocational, trade, and career schools. Active Guard members attending eligible programs must agree to serve an additional 2 years (for undergraduate/vocational courses) or 4 years (for graduate/professional courses) after completing their studies. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and applies to members certified by the Adjutant General.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition coverage and training assistance for National Guard members at vocational/academic institutions, directly enhancing educational access and opportunity for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition/training assistance for National Guard members (including uniforms/certifications), directly enhancing educational benefits for veterans transitioning from service.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 Signed Apr 14, 2026
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First - Maryland Military Department – National Guard – Tuition Assistance → Third - Maryland Military Department – National Guard – Tuition Assistance · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill was updated to reflect its progression from a pre-filed draft to an adopted version with a favorable committee report. The substantive policy content regarding tuition assistance for National Guard members remains unchanged, but the text was reorganized to insert new definitions for 'Institution' and 'Member' before the main eligibility rules. Additionally, the final section was expanded to include signature lines for the Governor and legislative leaders.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's applicability is unchanged; it still applies to active National Guard members attending specific institutions.
TECHNICAL

Added a 'Committee Report: Favorable' and 'House action: Adopted' status line, indicating the bill has passed the committee and the full House.

Reordered the text to insert detailed definitions for 'Institution' and 'Member' earlier in the document, separating them from the main eligibility rules.

Added signature lines at the end for the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, which are required for final enactment.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Feb 20, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 143
executive
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Appropriations
lower
Feb 20, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (136-1-5)
house of delegates
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Appropriations
lower
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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