HB 1313 — Maryland

Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Incarcerated Individuals

Establishing that incarcerated individuals are exempt, subject to certain conditions, from paying tuition at public institutions of higher education in the State.

Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (Appropriations) · Mar 11, 2026

In committeeApplicants and ApplicationsFeesHigher EducationIncarcerated IndividualsRegistrationScholarships and Student Financial AidState Universities and CollegesTuition

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: Appropriations (House of Delegates); Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Appropriations and Government, Labor, and Elections
Feb 12, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (Appropriations)
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Elizabeth Embry, Mary Lehman, Cheryl Pasteur, Deni Taveras

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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