Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the definition of a "foster care recipient" to mean an individual who resided in an out-of-home placement on or after the individual's 8th birthday rather than 13th birthday for purposes of determining eligibility for a certain tuition exemption.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 8, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 30, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.65House · 2026-03-31 · Voting Yea 137, Voting Nay 1, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 1
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.56Senate · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 41, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, 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 785 (as of Sep 4, 2026).