STATE BILLMD HB 623PASSED

Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program

Altering the definition of "military-connected student" under the Purple Star Schools Program to conform with certain terms defined under State law; and establishing the Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize certain colleges that provide strong services and support for military-connected students.

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 623 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 670 · May 26, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 670House

Apr 8, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-0)Senate

Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Feb 27, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (136-0)House

Feb 24, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse

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Feb 24, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse

Feb 23, 2026Favorable Report by AppropriationsHouse

Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.House

Jan 30, 2026First Reading AppropriationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · House · 136 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Primary and Secondary Education
Higher Education
Armed Forces and Uniformed Services
Awareness and Outreach
Classifications and Designations
Committees and Commissions
Communications
Continuing Education
dependents
Education
Electronic Communication
Higher Education Commission
Job Training
Military Families
Private Schools
Rules and Regulations
Spouses
Students
Veterans

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