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MarylandSB 01012026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers

Sponsored By: Jack Bailey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Higher EducationCorrectional OfficersDebt ManagementHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Loans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFANamesResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipScholarships and Student Financial Aid

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Loan repayment for police, probation, corrections

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland helps repay higher‑education loans for police, probation, and correctional officers. You must have a degree from a Maryland public college or university. You must owe a higher‑education loan used for tuition. You must work in Maryland as a police officer or correctional officer for at least 2 years, or as a parole or probation agent, supervisor, or regional director for at least 2 years. The Office may set extra rules you must meet.

Scholarships for police, probation, corrections careers

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland offers tuition scholarships for students and current police, probation, and correctional officers at eligible public colleges. You must be a Maryland resident or a Maryland high school graduate. You must enroll full‑ or part‑time and sign a letter to work in Maryland for at least 5 years within 8 years after graduation in one of these roles. If you do not finish your degree or the service, you must repay the money. The Commission may set extra rules and aims to award scholarships across diverse communities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dalya Attar

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 1

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 1 • Other: 20

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (119-1)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/9/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Appropriations

    3/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {253020/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m. (Judicial Proceedings) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m. (Judicial Proceedings) and Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/10/2026Senate

  14. First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

    1/13/2026Senate

  16. Pre-filed

    10/1/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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