Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Decreasing from 3 years to 2 years the number of years for which an individual or the individual's parent or guardian must file taxes before the academic year for eligibility to receive an out-of-state tuition exemption at a public institution of higher education.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 16, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
The numbers
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.53Senate · 2026-03-25 · Voting Yea 33, Voting Nay 14, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 0
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.53Senate · 2026-03-25 · Voting Yea 15, Voting Nay 31, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 0
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.57House · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 97, Voting Nay 36, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799 (as of Sep 4, 2026).