HB60Introduced in the House of Delegates
Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)
Introduced by Edith Patterson, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting an institution of higher education from denying access or services to a student based on the student's diagnosis of sickle cell disease; requiring an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with sickle cell disease; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop an education and awareness campaign, designed to enhance understanding of sickle cell disease and reduce stigmas, for institutions of higher education in the State regarding students with sickle cell disease; etc.
Where it stands
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Finance
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 12, 2026
131
Yes
4
No
6
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 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {853222/1 (Delegate Patterson) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-4)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Finance
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