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MarylandHB 15302026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

Sponsored By: Teresa Woorman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Higher EducationAddressesEvidenceHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Immigrants and Citizenship -see also- ResidencyIncome TaxParents and GuardiansResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipState Universities and CollegesStudentsTax ReturnsTimeTuition

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Easier in-state tuition for undocumented students

Beginning July 1, 2026, you can qualify for an out-of-state tuition exemption at Maryland public colleges with a shorter tax history. You or your parent or guardian must have filed Maryland income tax returns for the two years before the school year, down from three. If you qualify, you pay the resident rate at public universities or the in-county rate at community colleges. You must also meet other rules: Maryland high school attendance and graduation (or Maryland GED), enroll within six years, sign an affidavit to seek permanent residency, and register for Selective Service if required.

Yearly proof to keep in-state rate

Beginning July 1, 2026, students who keep the exempt tuition status at Maryland public colleges must show Maryland residency every year until they get a degree. Proof can be an in‑state address on a Maryland income tax return for you or your parent or guardian, or other official documents your college accepts. If you do not provide yearly proof, you can lose the lower tuition rate.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Gabriel Acevero

    Democratic • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Spiegel

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 81

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 15 • No: 31 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 14

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 97 • No: 36 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (33-14)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-31)

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

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

    4/9/2026Senate

  8. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (97-36)

    3/18/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {413227/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    3/17/2026House

  14. Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.

    3/11/2026House

  15. Hearing canceled

    3/11/2026House

  16. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/17/2026House

  17. First Reading Appropriations

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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