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signed · Maryland · Senate May 31, 2026

SB 366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

SB 366 establishes a pilot program requiring drivers facing license suspension for specific speeding violations (listed in § 16-402(A)(3), (17), (24), (27), (33), or (45)) to use an intelligent speed assistance system (a device that alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits). The Motor Vehicle Administration would issue restrictive licenses mandating this system for participants, who must complete the 1-year program. Failure to participate or complete the program results in license suspension. The bill creates new requirements for certified service providers to install and monitor the systems, and it amends existing law to allow this restriction.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems for speeding violators to improve road safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on reducing speeding violations.95% confidence
Jeff Waldstreicher (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 31, 2026

SB 16: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits

SB 16 sets clear limits on how much an employer can withhold from a parent's wages for child support payments. It specifies that withholdings cannot exceed a certain percentage of disposable earnings, particularly for parents earning under 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill requires employers to include these limits in withholding notices and allows parents to contest withholdings they believe exceed these limits. This affects low-income parents receiving child support orders and their employers, ensuring withholdings remain within legally defined boundaries.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits child support withholdings to protect low-income parents' disposable earnings, preventing excessive wage deductions that impact workers' take-home pay.92% confidence
Charles Sydnor (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 31, 2026

SB 322: Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification

SB 322 modifies Maryland's jury service disqualification rules for individuals with criminal convictions. It removes the requirement that someone must be "currently serving a sentence" for a crime punishable by over one year to be disqualified, while maintaining disqualifications for specific offenses like perjury, witness/jury intimidation, or crimes under Title 8 of the Criminal Law Article. The bill also keeps the existing provision allowing those pardoned for disqualifying convictions to serve on juries. This change affects individuals previously disqualified solely due to past convictions without active sentences, but not those convicted of the specified serious offenses. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves unnecessary jury disqualification for individuals with completed sentences, advancing reintegration of formerly convicted people into civic participation, a key criminal justice reform goal.85% confidence
Charles Sydnor (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 31, 2026

HB 711: Data Privacy - Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act)

HB 711, the Data Privacy Act, prohibits businesses from selling consumer data they know or should know will be used for immigration enforcement. It requires public record custodians to prevent unauthorized access to records, especially for immigration purposes, and mandates reasonable rules to block such access. The bill also defines "sensitive data" to include immigration status, health information, racial background, and biometric data, requiring entities to handle this data carefully. Additionally, it sets new rules for message switching systems (like messaging apps) to prevent misuse of user data. These changes directly affect businesses handling consumer data, government record keepers, and digital service providers in Maryland.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits data sales for immigration enforcement and defines immigration status as sensitive data, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement efforts.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits selling consumer data for immigration enforcement, mandates protection of sensitive data including biometrics and health info, strengthening privacy safeguards per Data Privacy Act.95% confidence
Jared Solomon (D) Sarah Wolek (D) Lorig Charkoudian (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 929: Carroll County - Office of Permits and Inspections - Denial of Commercial Permit or License for Unpaid Personal Property Taxes

HB 929 prohibits Carroll County's Office of Permits and Inspections from issuing or renewing commercial permits/licenses if a business owes unpaid personal property taxes. It allows denial only if the business hasn't disputed the tax amount or provided proof of payment. The bill requires the county office to accept evidence of tax payment or a valid dispute to approve permits that were previously denied. This directly affects commercial businesses in Carroll County with outstanding personal property tax bills.
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 532: Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting

SB 532 requires Maryland public senior colleges (like University System institutions) and community colleges to provide students with access to all over-the-counter contraception methods (such as condoms or emergency contraception) on campus through health centers, retail stores, or vending machines. Starting September 1, 2026, these institutions must submit annual reports to the Maryland Higher Education Commission detailing how access is provided, whether all methods are available, quantities distributed, and student consultation efforts. The Commission then reports this aggregated data to the Maryland General Assembly annually by October 1. The bill applies specifically to community colleges and public senior institutions (excluding specialized units like the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates campus access to over-the-counter contraception (a health service), improving student access to healthcare without restrictions. Directly advances healthcare access via health centers and reporting requirements.95% confidence
Cheryl Kagan (D) Brian Feldman (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 709: Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program

SB 709 creates Maryland's Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize institutions of higher education that provide strong support for military-connected students. The bill updates the definition of "military-connected student" to include service members, veterans, and their spouses/dependents, and establishes specific requirements for colleges seeking designation. To qualify, colleges must designate a uniformed services liaison, maintain a dedicated webpage with transition resources, offer student-led transition programs, and provide staff training on military-connected student needs. Administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, this program complements the existing Purple Star Schools Program and directly affects colleges and military-connected students statewide.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Purple Star Colleges Program requiring institutions to support military-connected students with resources, enhancing educational access for veterans and military families in higher education.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans in 'military-connected student' definition and creates Purple Star Colleges Program requiring transition resources for veterans, strengthening educational support.90% confidence
Kevin Harris (D) Ron Watson (D) Ben Brooks (D) Johnny Salling (R) Mary Beth Carozza (R)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 507: Public Schools - Individuals With Disabilities - Accessibility and Emergency Planning

SB 507 requires Maryland public school systems to identify accessibility barriers for students with disabilities during routine safety evaluations and emergency planning. It specifically mandates annual reports detailing any instances where school facilities became inaccessible for disabled students in ways that could hinder evacuation or emergency response during incidents. These reports must remain confidential, exempt from public disclosure under Maryland's public information law, with limited exceptions for legislative requests. The bill directly affects all local school systems in Maryland, aiming to improve emergency preparedness for students with disabilities through concrete reporting requirements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to address accessibility barriers for disabled students during emergencies, mandating annual reports to ensure inclusive safety planning and access.95% confidence
Craig Zucker (D) Kevin Harris (D) Ron Watson (D) Cheryl Kagan (D) Ben Brooks (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 509: Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation

This bill establishes Maryland's framework for implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program. It requires the Governor, after consulting with workforce and education entities, to approve short-term education programs (150-600 hours, 8-15 weeks) that align with high-skill occupations and employer hiring needs. Approved programs must offer stackable credentials, provide academic credit transferability toward further education, and prepare students for in-demand careers. Institutions cannot disburse funds or advertise these programs to Maryland students without state approval, with biennial compliance reviews mandated for ongoing eligibility.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes framework for workforce-focused higher education programs with stackable credentials, expanding access to career-aligned education and aligning training with employer needs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes workforce training programs for high-skill careers with stackable credentials, enhancing employment opportunities and aligning education with employer needs.95% confidence
Jim Rosapepe (D) Katie Hester (D) Dalya Attar (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 657: Maryland Higher Education Commission - Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program - Established

SB 657 establishes the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program to provide financial assistance to minorities residing in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities who aim to become real estate appraisers. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will administer the program, awarding grants to support individuals pursuing appraisal certification. The bill directly targets closing appraisal service gaps in underserved areas and aims to diversify the real estate appraisal profession. The program becomes effective July 1, 2026, with specific focus on communities historically excluded from equitable housing services.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes grants for appraisers in redlined areas to close service gaps, addressing historical housing discrimination and improving access to housing markets.85% confidence
Shaneka Henson (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 597: Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership

SB 597 establishes the Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership within the University System of Maryland to serve as a central hub for coordinating AI initiatives across the state. It creates an Artificial Intelligence Incubation Lab to help state agencies adopt AI responsibly, and redesignates the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program as the Emerging Technology Public Service Scholarship Program to include AI training. The bill also requires Morgan State University's Center for Equitable AI to support state agencies with AI research. These changes directly affect Maryland public university students (through expanded scholarship eligibility), state agencies (via lab support), and the University System of Maryland (as host for the Partnership and Lab).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates AI partnership and expands scholarship program for AI training in higher education, advancing educational opportunities in emerging fields.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes AI Partnership, Incubation Lab, and expands AI training via scholarship redesign - advancing state AI adoption and coordination95% confidence
Kevin Harris (D) Ron Watson (D) Katie Hester (D) Cheryl Kagan (D) Ben Brooks (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 685: State Department of Education - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy - Requirements

SB 685 requires Maryland’s State Department of Education to create a model response policy for schools to handle sexual misconduct and abuse allegations. Local school systems must adopt this policy by July 2027, notify parents within 3 school days of a "serious incident" (like credible abuse allegations requiring staff removal), and maintain a public webpage with non-identifying updates on investigations. Schools must also conduct a formal after-action review within 45 days of incident resolution to analyze response effectiveness and identify improvements. The bill directly affects all Maryland public schools, students, parents/guardians, and school employees by mandating standardized reporting, transparency, and record-keeping for serious incidents.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates model response policy for sexual misconduct in schools, requiring transparency and after-action reviews to improve safety and accountability in K-12 education.95% confidence
Dawn Gile (D)
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