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Uniformed Services Spouses Act

State of Maryland

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
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 243 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489 · May 12, 2026

Sponsors

BSBryan SimonaireSenator · Republican · SD-031Primary sponsor
BBBenjamin BrooksSenator · Democrat · SD-010
MCMary CarozzaSenator · Republican · SD-038
AEArthur EllisSenator · Democrat · SD-028
JGJason GallionSenator · Republican · SD-035
DGDawn GileSenator · Democrat · SD-033
WSWilliam SmithSenator · Democrat · SD-020
CWChris WestSenator · Republican · SD-042
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RWRon WatsonSenator · Democrat · SD-023
DADalya AttarSenator · Democrat · SD-041
BFBrian FeldmanSenator · Democrat · SD-015
KHKevin HarrisSenator · Democrat · SD-027
KHKatie HesterSenator · Democrat · SD-009
CKCheryl KaganSenator · Democrat · SD-017
BKBenjamin KramerSenator · Democrat · SD-019
MWMary WashingtonSenator · Democrat · SD-043

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489Senate
Apr 9, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (134-0)House
Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 7, 2026Favorable Report by AppropriationsHouse
Mar 30, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 30, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Show 7 earlier actions
Feb 27, 2026Referred AppropriationsHouse
Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate
Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Feb 24, 2026Favorable with Amendments {633427/1 AdoptedSenate
Feb 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 3, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 15, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 134 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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