HB 357 — Maryland
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 471 · May 12, 2026
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Updated May 20, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Jan 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Mar 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 12, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 15, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 471
May 12, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Julie Palakovich Carr
House of Delegates vote — 133–0
On Third Reading · Feb 28, 2026 · result: pass
133 yea · 0 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 47–0
On Third Reading · Mar 25, 2026 · result: pass
47 yea · 0 nay · 0 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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