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MarylandHB 03192026 Regular SessionHouse

County Boards of Education - Student Transportation - Sunset Repeal and Study

Sponsored By: Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Primary and Secondary EducationTransportation - GenerallyClassifications and DesignationsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Education, Boards ofEducation, State Department ofMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle AdministrationMotor Vehicle OperationPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStudentsSunsetTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Counties can keep using vans for students

Beginning June 1, 2026, county school boards can keep using vehicles other than standard school buses to take students to and from school. This removes the prior expiration date, so service can continue where this option is in use. The State Department of Education, with county boards and the Motor Vehicle Administration, reviews the rules and driver requirements and reports to lawmakers by January 1, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sheree Sample-Hughes

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 683

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/27/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    2/26/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/24/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {693725/1 Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    2/23/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/2/2026House

  13. Hearing canceled

    2/2/2026House

  14. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026House

  15. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/16/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/16/2026

    PDF

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