HB3Introduced in the House of Delegates
Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)
Introduced by Matthew Schindler, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Exempting spouses and financially dependent children of State or local public safety employees who die as a result of or in the course of performance of duties from paying out-of-state or out-of-county tuition at a public institution of higher education in the State; and altering the method for allocating funds for the Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and the Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 798
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
136
Yes
0
No
5
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 | Yes |
| 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 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {743827/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (38-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 798
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 743827/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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