HB192Introduced in the House of Delegates
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Religious Educational Institutions - Certificate of Approval
Introduced by Jamila Woods, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Exempting certain religious educational institutions accredited by accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from the requirement to obtain a certificate of approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to operate in the State.
Where it stands
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
February 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 26, 2026
134
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Not Voting |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
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