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MarylandHB 06432025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Eligibility

Sponsored By: Michele Guyton (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Higher EducationAnimal Shelters and RescuesDomestic Animals -see also- Birds; DogsGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsGrantsHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Loans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFAProcurementScholarships and Student Financial AidState EmployeesTimeVeterinariansVolunteersWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Loan repayment help for high-need counselors

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland’s Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program covers three types of licensed counselors. These are licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors, licensed clinical marriage and family therapy counselors, and licensed clinical professional counselors. Their practices must be in Maryland areas that the Maryland Department of Health designates as high-need. Applicants must also meet the Office of Student Financial Assistance’s education, work, and income requirements. The law sets no dollar amount for assistance.

Loan repayment help for veterinary workers

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland’s Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program covers qualifying veterinary practitioners and technicians. Applicants need a degree from an accredited veterinary college or university. They must have provided veterinary services as a Maryland employee for at least 5 years. Alternatively, they must have volunteered in Maryland at least 100 hours yearly for at least 3 years at an eligible shelter. Eligible shelters are locally government-owned, run by local animal-control contractors, or run by organizations receiving Maryland Spay and Neuter Grants in the prior year. Applicants must also meet the Office of Student Financial Assistance’s work and income requirements. The law sets no dollar amount for assistance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Griffith

    Republican • House

  • Mary A. Lehman

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 180 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/11/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 2 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388

    5/6/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/4/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2025Senate

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

    3/31/2025Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/12/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (134-2)

    3/11/2025House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/11/2025House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {873426/1 Adopted

    3/11/2025House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    3/10/2025House

  11. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/8/2025House

  12. Hearing canceled

    1/24/2025House

  13. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/24/2025House

  14. First Reading Appropriations

    1/23/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2025

    PDF

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