Floor Actions - Agenda

House Agenda for Proceedings No. 21

Consent Calendar of Introductory House Bills No. 46 Completed Consent Calendar of Introductory House Bills No. 47 Completed Consent Calendar of Introductory House Bills No. 48 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 5 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 6 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 7 Completed Calendar of Third Reading House Bills No. 4 Completed Calendar of Third Reading Senate Bills No. 1 Completed Calendar of Third Reading Senate Bills No. 2 Completed

February 12, 2026
Consent Calendar of Introductory House Bills No. 46

HB1248	Delegate Wolek	Appropriations
Part-Time State Employment Pilot Program - Established (Maryland Workforce Retention, Recruitment, and Reentry Act)

HB1249	Delegate Hill	Health
Certified Recovery Residences - Refusing Services to Individuals Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment - Prohibition

HB1250	Delegate Qi	Economic Matters
Consumer Protection and Product Liability - Chatbots

HB1251	Delegate Woods	Health
Health Facilities and Health Insurance - Palliative Care - Required Access and Coverage (Edna G. Neal Palliative Care Act)

HB1252	Montgomery County Delegation	Economic Matters
Department of Housing and Community Development - Montgomery County Study MC 19-26

HB1253	Delegate Behler	Environment and Transportation
Gas Companies - Infrastructure Investments - Cost Recovery and Customer Notification (Break STRIDE Act)

HB1254	Delegate Feldmark	Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Service Contracts and Professional Development

HB1255	Delegate Young	Ways and Means
Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum

HB1256	Delegate Nkongolo	Ways and Means
Income Tax - Angel Investor Tax Credit

HB1257	Delegate Stein	Ways and Means
Baltimore County Board of Education - Financial Reporting Requirements

HB1258	Delegate Smith	Judiciary
Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition

HB1259	Delegate Feldmark	Economic Matters
Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements

HB1260	Delegate Feldmark	Economic Matters
Common Ownership Communities - Online Publication of Resale Disclosures

HB1261	Delegate Coley	Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act)

HB1262	Delegate Ruff	Judiciary
Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Restrictions

HB1263	Delegate Hill	Health
Public Health - Workgroup on Postoperative Cosmetic Care

HB1264	Delegate Hill	Health
Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation

HB1265	Delegate McComas	Government, Labor, and Elections
Election Law - Candidate Truthfulness - Oath

HB1266	Delegate Valentine	Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements

HB1267	Delegate Lehman	Economic Matters Environment and Transportation
Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent Research Refuge Act)

HB1268	Delegate Behler	Environment and Transportation
Environmental Permits - Requirements for Burden Analysis, Issuance and Renewal, and Public Participation (Cumulative Harms for Environmental Restoration for Improving Shared Health - CHERISH Our Communities Act)

HB1269	Delegate Bhandari	Economic Matters
Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Accounts and Reserve Studies - Alterations

HB1270	Prince George's County Delegation	Government, Labor, and Elections
Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Notice of License Applications PG 322-26

HB1271	Delegate Ruff	Government, Labor, and Elections Ways and Means
Reparations - Board, Fund, and Excise Tax on Endowments - Establishment

HB1272	Delegate Acevero	Judiciary
Family Law - Kinship Care

HB1273	Delegate Miller	Ways and Means
Maryland Homeowner Protection and Homestead Tax Credit Portability Act of 2026

HB1274	Delegate Miller	Ways and Means
Education - Posthumous Diploma Awards - Authorized

HB1275	Delegate Wims	Ways and Means
Public Schools - Interscholastic Athletics - Academic Eligibility

HB1276	Delegate Wolek	Economic Matters
West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Act)

HB1277	Delegate Smith	Appropriations Ways and Means
Education - Maryland Institute for Literacy and Equity - Establishment

HB1278	Delegate Smith	Ways and Means
Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission and Fund - Establishment

HB1279	Delegate Ruff	Ways and Means
Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations

HB1280	Delegate Wims	Health
Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study

HB1281	Delegate Ciliberti	Health
Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Wait Time

HB1282	Delegate Young	Economic Matters
Tobacco Products, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Advertising to Minors - Prohibition

HB1283	Delegate Terrasa	Environment and Transportation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection

HB1284	Delegate Guzzone	Health
Residential Service Agencies - Private Duty Nursing - On-Site Nurse Training Programs

HB1285	Delegate Guzzone	Health
Health - Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs - Possession, Storage, and Administration Past Expiration Date

HB1286	Delegate Behler	Government, Labor, and Elections
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License

HB1287	Delegate Johnson, A.	Environment and Transportation
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act)

HB1288	Delegate Johnson, A.	Ways and Means
County Boards of Education - Appointed Members in Leadership Positions - Prohibition

HB1289	Delegate Terrasa	Government, Labor, and Elections
Task Force on the Implementation of Approval Voting and Ranked-Choice Voting

HB1290	Delegate Woods	Judiciary
Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present

HB1291	Delegate Roberts	Health
Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Continuity of Care

HB1292	Delegate Bagnall	Appropriations
Child Advocacy Centers - Continuity of Care Standards for Health Care Professionals and Reports of Violations

HB1293	Delegate Ruff	Health
Behavioral Health Programs - Residents at Inpatient Facilities - Sex Offender Registry Compliance

HB1294	Delegate Wilson	Judiciary
Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software

HB1295	Delegate Ziegler	Environment and Transportation
Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

HB1296	Delegate Terrasa	Economic Matters Ways and Means
Preliminary Subdivision and Site Plans – Safe School Route Reports – Requirement

HB1297	Delegate Palakovich Carr	Ways and Means
Income Tax - Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit - Alterations

HB1298	Delegate Johnson, A.	Economic Matters
Third-Party Litigation Financing - Licensing and Regulation

HB1299	Delegate Taylor	Economic Matters
Real Property - Residential Sales - Communications During Appraisal Process

February 12, 2026
Consent Calendar of Introductory House Bills No. 47

HB1300	Delegate Hill	Government, Labor, and Elections
Maryland Commission for Women - Alterations

HB1301	Delegate McComas	Economic Matters
Land Use - Historic Preservation Commission - Right of Appeal

HB1302	Delegate Hornberger	Ways and Means
Property Tax Credit - Disabled Public Safety and Judicial Officers, Surviving Spouses, and Cohabitants - Eligibility

HB1303	Delegate Amprey	Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Retail Establishments (Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act of 2026)

HB1304	Delegate Long, R.	Environment and Transportation
Natural Resources - Fishing Without a License - Enforcement

HB1305	Delegate Kaiser	Ways and Means
State Child Welfare System - Reporting

HB1306	Delegate Phillips	Judiciary Health
Assisted Outpatient Treatment - Surrender or Seizure of Firearms

HB1307	Delegate Wilson	Government, Labor, and Elections
State Finance and Procurement - Employers Receiving State Public Funds - Unfair Labor Practices

HB1308	Delegate Hornberger	Ways and Means
Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility and Calculation - Alterations

HB1309	Delegate Crutchfield	Judiciary
Commission to Review and Assess Racial Disparities in the State Criminal Justice System - Establishment

HB1310	Delegate Coley	Ways and Means
Public High Schools - Student Transcripts - Traumatic Loss Notation

HB1311	Delegate Embry	Appropriations Government, Labor, and Elections
Higher Education – Student Financial Assistance for Incarcerated Individuals – Alterations

HB1312	Delegate Pruski	Economic Matters
Legal Tender - Specie - Establishment

HB1313	Delegate Embry	Appropriations Government, Labor, and Elections
Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Incarcerated Individuals

HB1314	Delegate Ivey	Environment and Transportation
Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Trust - Urban Trees Program

HB1315	Delegate Pruski	Environment and Transportation
Department of the Environment - Vessel-Based Microplastic Particle Removal Technologies - Study

HB1316	Delegate Ruth	Health
Public Health - Universal Health Care Program - Study and Commission

HB1317	Delegate Ivey	Government, Labor, and Elections
State Government - Data-Sharing Agreements and Personal Identifying Information - Prohibition and Reporting (Maryland Data Privacy and Federal Shield Act)

HB1318	Delegate Wivell	Appropriations
Department of Human Services - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Error Reduction

HB1319	Delegate Grammer	Judiciary
Public Safety - Militia - Active Duty Combat (Defend the Guard)

HB1320	Delegate Rosenberg	Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Victim Notification - Request at the Time of Charging

HB1321	Delegate Palakovich Carr	Ways and Means Appropriations
Child Care Scholarship Program - Enrollment and Copays - Alterations

HB1322	Delegate Grammer	Appropriations
Higher Education - Freedom of Expression on Campus - Protection (Maryland Campus Area Free Expression Act)

HB1323	Delegate Rosenberg	Health
Health Care Decisions Act - Surrogate Decision Making - Hospital Surrogate Committee

HB1324	Delegate Rosenberg	Environment and Transportation
Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones

HB1325	Delegate McComas	Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments - Licensed Social Worker-Clinical

HB1326	Delegate Wilson	Judiciary
Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records

HB1327	Delegate Bhandari	Government, Labor, and Elections
Key Bridge Heroes Commemoration Day and Memorial Tribute Ceremony

HB1328	Delegate Feldmark	Ways and Means Judiciary
Public Safety - Department of State Police - School Mapping Data Program

HB1329	Delegate Miller	Appropriations
Education - Public School Construction - Funding

HB1330	Delegate Hornberger	Ways and Means
Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit – Year–Round Application

HB1331	Delegate Grammer	Appropriations Health
Maryland Department of Health and Department of Human Services - Public Benefits - Eligibility and Prohibitions

HB1332	Delegate Fisher	Government, Labor, and Elections
Calvert County - County Commissioners - Prohibited Agreements

HB1333	Delegate Bhandari	Government, Labor, and Elections
Public Safety - Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal

HB1334	Delegate Miller	Ways and Means
Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act)

HB1335	Delegate Kaiser	Government, Labor, and Elections
Department of Information Technology - Recruitment, Retention, and Compensation of Information Technology and Cybersecurity Professionals - Independent Study

HB1336	Delegate Wilson	Government, Labor, and Elections
Procurement Contracts and Construction Contracts - Payments

HB1337	Delegate Fair	Environment and Transportation
Frederick County - Well and Septic Service - Plan Approval

HB1338	Delegate Ruth	Environment and Transportation
Motor Vehicles - Driver's Licenses - Eligibility

HB1339	Delegate Embry	Judiciary
Handgun Roster Reform

HB1340	Delegate Amprey	Government, Labor, and Elections
State Government - Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission - Establishment

February 12, 2026
Consent Calendar of Introductory House Bills No. 48

HB1341	Delegate Ebersole	Judiciary Ways and Means
Public Schools - School Security Personnel - Immigration Investigation and Enforcement

HB1342	Delegate Young	Environment and Transportation
Agriculture - Controlled-Environment and Hydroponic Agriculture

HB1343	Delegate Young	Ways and Means
Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation

HB1344	Delegate Young	Environment and Transportation
Maryland Transit Administration - Locally Operated Transit Systems - Study

HB1345	Delegate Cardin	Judiciary
Maryland Trust Act - In Terrorem Clause

HB1346	Delegate Amprey	Ways and Means
State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Expedited Document Processing and Fees

HB1347	Delegate Baker	Judiciary
Task Force to Study Postrelease Services and Requirements (Bri's Law)

HB1348	Delegate Embry	Judiciary
Human Trafficking - Reports to Regional Navigators and Prosecutions - Authorization

HB1349	Delegate Wivell	Environment and Transportation
Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations

HB1350	Delegate McComas	Judiciary
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting

HB1351	Delegate Amprey	Economic Matters
Home Improvement Contractors - Disaster Mitigation Services - Regulation and Prohibition

HB1352	Delegate Wilson	Government, Labor, and Elections
State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements

HB1353	Delegate Fair	Environment and Transportation Health
Homeless Individuals - Fee and Examination Exemptions

HB1354	Delegate Hornberger	Environment and Transportation
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants

HB1355	Delegate Amprey	Economic Matters
Financial Institutions - Payment Stablecoin Services - Establishment and Regulation (Maryland Stablecoin Act)

HB1356	Delegate Lopez	Government, Labor, and Elections
Labor and Employment - Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act)

HB1357	Delegate Kaiser	Health
Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements

February 11, 2026
Special Order Calendar No. 5

HB0028	Delegate Fair	STATUS: (Appropriations)
Higher Education - Private Career Schools - Advertising		Favorable Report ADOPTED. Motion by Del. Smith to make Bill a Special Order of Business for Wednesday, February 11, at the appropriate time. CARRIED BILL ON 2ND READING.

February 11, 2026
Special Order Calendar No. 6

HB0226	Chair, Appropriations Committee	STATUS: (Appropriations)
Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment		Favorable Report as Amended ADOPTED. Motion by Del. Chisholm to make Bill as Amended a Special Order of Business for Wednesday, February 11, at the appropriate time. CARRIED. BILL ON 2ND READING.

February 11, 2026
Special Order Calendar No. 7

HB0229	Chair, Appropriations Committee	STATUS: (Appropriations)
Maryland Transportation Authority - Revenue Bond Limit - Increase		Favorable Report ADOPTED. Motion by Del. M. Morgan to make Bill a Special Order of Business for Wednesday, February 11, at the appropriate time. CARRIED BILL ON 2ND READING.

February 11, 2026
Calendar of Third Reading House Bills No. 4
To Be Taken Up On February 12, 2026

HB0003	Delegate Schindler	Appropriations
Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)

HB0020 (Emergency Bill)	Delegate Amprey	Government, Labor, and Elections
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit

HB0060	Delegate Patterson	Appropriations
Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)

HB0273	Chair, Health Committee	Health
Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates

HB0275	Chair, Health Committee	Health
Medicare Supplement Policies - Issuance - Requirements

HB0277	Chair, Health Committee	Health
Insurance – Third Party Administrators – Enforcement

February 11, 2026
Calendar of Third Reading Senate Bills No. 1
To Be Taken Up On February 12, 2026

SB0017 (Emergency Bill)	Senator Hayes	Government, Labor, and Elections
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit

February 11, 2026
Calendar of Third Reading Senate Bills No. 2
To Be Taken Up On February 12, 2026

SB0245 (Emergency Bill)	Senator Smith	Judiciary
Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition