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HB 1043 — Maryland

Homeschool Students in Maryland - Right to Play

Authorizing a public high school to allow certain homeschool students to participate in athletic activities sponsored by the school under certain circumstances; authorizing certain homeschool students to participate in an athletic activity sponsored by certain public high schools, subject to certain requirements; and requiring that certain liability insurance cover certain homeschool students under certain circumstances.

Latest action: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 13, 2026

In committeeDisciplineEvidenceHealthHome SchoolingImmunizationInsuranceLiabilityPrimary and Secondary EducationPublic SchoolsResidencySafetySecondary SchoolsSports and RecreationStudentsTransportationWaivers

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Ways and Means

    Feb 9, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Stephanie Smith

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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