STATE BILLMD HB 721PASSED

Uniformed Services Spouses Act

Applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 721 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490 · May 12, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490House

Apr 10, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (33-0)Senate

Apr 8, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 13, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 12, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-0)House

Show 7 earlier actions

Mar 10, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse

Mar 10, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse

Mar 10, 2026Favorable Report by AppropriationsHouse

Feb 20, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 20, 2026Hearing canceledHouse

Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 2, 2026First Reading AppropriationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 12, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Higher Education
Private Sector Labor and Industry
State Government - Personnel
Utility Regulation
Armed Forces and Uniformed Services
Community Colleges
Registration
Spouses
State Universities and Colleges
Veterans

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Uniformed Services Spouses Act

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