Legislation - SB0421

Title: Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns
Sponsored by: Senator M. Washington
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

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:: Education, Energy, and the Environment; Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0060

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2026 Legislative Date 1/29/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment and Finance Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2026 Legislative Date 1/29/2026 Action Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) 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
Senate	1/29/2026	1/29/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment and Finance
Senate	1/29/2026	1/29/2026	Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
			Text - First - Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns

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