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Yes: 179 • No: 0
MarylandHB 02312026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Higher Education - Guaranteed Access Grant Program - Applicability
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Higher EducationApplicants and ApplicationsGrantsHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Records -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsScholarships and Student Financial Aid
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
State ranks need for college grants
Beginning in the 2029–2030 award year, the State Office ranks applicants by financial need each year. It sends statewide lists to colleges by October 1 at the latest. Colleges must use these lists and state rules to decide who gets a Guaranteed Access Grant and the amount. Colleges send award notices, and students may accept the offers. Each semester, colleges report recipients and amounts. The State reimburses colleges for those initial and renewal awards. The Office also lists students eligible to renew awards and adopts rules to run this process.
State college grant changes start 2029–2030
The law takes effect July 1, 2026. The new state college grant procedures apply starting with the 2029–2030 financial aid award year. From that year on, colleges and the State Office must follow these rules for awards and payments.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 3
House vote • 3/11/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026SenateFavorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/2/2026SenateReferred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/12/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (136-0)
3/11/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed
3/10/2026HouseFavorable Adopted
3/10/2026HouseFavorable Report by Appropriations
3/10/2026HouseHearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
2/9/2026HouseFirst Reading Appropriations and Government, Labor, and Elections
1/14/2026HousePre-filed
9/17/2025House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/10/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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