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MarylandSB 02122026 Regular SessionSenate

Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Spouses and Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)

Sponsored By: Paul D. Corderman (Republican)

Third Reading

Higher EducationArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesCorrectional OfficersDeath -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathDependents -see also- Minors; Vulnerable AdultsFire ProtectionHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Higher Education CommissionKinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceRescue Squads -see also- Emergency Medical ServResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyScholarships and Student Financial AidSpousesState EmployeesState Universities and CollegesTuition

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul D. Corderman

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    4/13/2026House

  2. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  3. Favorable with Amendments {503325/1 Adopted

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    4/10/2026House

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

    3/26/2026House

  6. Referred Appropriations

    3/21/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {603025/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.

    1/21/2026Senate

  12. Hearing canceled

    1/21/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/16/2026Senate

  14. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  15. Pre-filed

    9/4/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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