Legislation - HB0060

Title: Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns
Sponsored by: Delegate Patterson
Status: In the House - First Reading Appropriations
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting an institution of higher education from denying access or services to a student based on the student's diagnosis of sickle cell disease; requiring an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with sickle cell disease; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop an education and awareness campaign for institutions of higher education in the State regarding students with sickle cell disease; etc.

Committees

Original:: Appropriations

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 10/29/2025 Legislative Date 10/29/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	10/29/2025	10/29/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Appropriations
			Text - First - Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns

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