MarylandHB 07202026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Termination Date

Sponsored By: Edith J. Patterson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Higher EducationHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Scholarships and Student Financial AidVeterans

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More Maryland college aid for Iraq/Afghan veterans and families

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland removes the June 30, 2030 cutoff and keeps this veterans scholarship open. You qualify if you are a Maryland resident and a veteran, active service member, or activated reservist from the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts, or their spouse, son, or daughter. You must be accepted or enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program or a 2‑year program whose credits transfer to a bachelor’s degree. The award can be used for tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board at any eligible school. It can be used along with federal education benefits. Each year, the amount can be up to 50% of the highest in‑state cost (tuition, fees, room and board) at a 4‑year public university in the University System of Maryland, excluding the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. You must keep at least a 2.5 GPA, and you can receive the award for up to 5 years full‑time or 8 years part‑time. You do not have to file for financial aid; if you do, you must file by March 1 each year. The state creates a special fund for these scholarships and requires an annual report. State legislators may allow their scholarship funds to support these recipients.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Edith J. Patterson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Andre V. Johnson
Democratic • House
Nick Allen
Democratic • House
Steven J. Arentz
Republican • House
Dylan Behler
Democratic • House
Jason C. Buckel
Republican • House
Jon S. Cardin
Democratic • House
Derrick Coley
Democratic • House
Charlotte Crutchfield
Democratic • House
Mike Griffith
Republican • House
Andrea Fletcher Harrison
Democratic • House
Wayne A. Hartman
Republican • House
Kevin B. Hornberger
Republican • House
Seth A. Howard
Republican • House
Julian Ivey
Democratic • House
Jeffrie E. Long
Democratic • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Robbyn Lewis
Democratic • House
Susan K. McComas
Republican • House
Ric Metzgar
Republican • House
April Miller
Republican • House
Darrell Odom
Democratic • House
Cheryl E. Pasteur
Democratic • House
Andrew C. Pruski
Democratic • House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Kent Roberson
Democratic • House
Denise Roberts
Democratic • House
April Rose
Republican • House
Sheree Sample-Hughes
Democratic • House
Stuart Michael Schmidt
Republican • House
Gary Simmons
Democratic • House
Jared Solomon
Democratic • House
Ryan Spiegel
Democratic • House
Sean A. Stinnett
Democratic • House
Todd B. Morgan
Republican • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Veronica Turner
Democratic • House
Greg Wims
Democratic • House
Sarah Wolek
Democratic • House
Jamila J. Woods
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58
4/14/2026
Returned Passed
4/8/2026House
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/2/2026Senate
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/12/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
3/11/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/10/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {633029/1 Adopted
3/10/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
3/10/2026House
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2/20/2026House
Hearing canceled
2/20/2026House
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17/2026House
First Reading Appropriations
2/2/2026House

Bill Text

Enacted
4/14/2026
PDF
Third Reading
3/10/2026
PDF
First Reading
2/2/2026
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