SB212Introduced in the Senate
Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Spouses and Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)
Introduced by Paul Corderman, 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.
Where it stands
Third Reading Passed (137-0)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
137
Yes
0
No
4
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 Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {603025/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
Referred Appropriations
Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {503325/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (137-0)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 603025/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 503325/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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