STATE BILLMD HB 1530PASSED

Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

Decreasing from 3 years to 2 years the number of years for which an individual or the individual's parent or guardian must file taxes before the academic year for eligibility to receive an out-of-state tuition exemption at a public institution of higher education.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 26, 2026; 170 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 1530 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799 · May 26, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799House

Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (33-14)Senate

Apr 13, 2026Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-31)Senate

Apr 9, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 9, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 9, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 20, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

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Mar 19, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed (97-36)House

Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {413227/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsHouse

Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.House

Mar 11, 2026Hearing canceledHouse

Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 13, 2026First Reading AppropriationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 97 yea · 36 nayPassed

Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) RejectedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 15 yea · 31 nayFailed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 14 nayPassed

Subjects

Higher Education
Addresses
Evidence
Immigrants and Citizenship
Income Tax
Parents and Guardians
Residency
State Universities and Colleges
Students
Tax Returns
Tuition
Time

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Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

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