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HB0192

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
Sponsored by
Delegate Woods
Status
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Exempting certain religious educational institutions accredited by accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from the requirement to obtain a certificate of approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to operate in the State.
Committees
Original:
Appropriations   Click to view Recorded Media
Opposite:
Education, Energy, and the Environment
Committee Testimony
Witness List
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0208
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): July 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 - Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/09/2026
Legislative Date
2/09/2026
Action
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations
Proceedings
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Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/23/2026
Legislative Date
2/23/2026
Action
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/24/2026
Legislative Date
2/18/2026
Action
Favorable Adopted
Proceedings
27 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/24/2026
Legislative Date
2/18/2026
Action
Second Reading Passed
Proceedings
27 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - Third - Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/26/2026
Legislative Date
2/20/2026
Action
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Proceedings
29 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/27/2026
Legislative Date
2/19/2026
Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Proceedings
30 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 10/29/2025 10/29/2025 Pre-filed
House 1/14/2026 1/14/2026 First Reading Appropriations
Text - First - Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
House 2/09/2026 2/09/2026 Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations Click to view Recorded Media
House 2/23/2026 2/23/2026 Favorable Report by Appropriations
House 2/24/2026 2/18/2026 Favorable Adopted 27 Click to view Recorded Media
House 2/24/2026 2/18/2026 Second Reading Passed 27 Click to view Recorded Media
Text - Third - Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
House 2/26/2026 2/20/2026 Third Reading Passed (134-0) 29 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate 2/27/2026 2/19/2026 Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment 30 Click to view Recorded Media
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Last Updated: 6/30/2026 3:26 PM
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