Education & Workforce
Bill Tracking
2025
| Bill | Bill Title | Hearing Date | Sponsor | Status | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 110 (SB 106) | Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses | Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. Karen Simpson (3-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (2/17) | Monitor |
| SB 106 (HB 110) | Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses | Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. C. Muse (26-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (1/9) | Monitor |
| HB 482 | Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.@Economic Matters |
Del. Andrea Harrison (24-D) | In the House - Second Reading Passed with Amendments (2/20) | Monitor |
| HB 498 (SB 427) | Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)@Ways and Means |
Del. Adrienne Jones (10-D) | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) (2/7) | TBD |
| SB 427 (HB 498) | Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)@Budget and Taxation |
Sen. Bill Ferguson (46-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) (2/7) | TBD |
| HB 499 (SB 432) | Criminal Records - Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025) | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. Adrienne Jones (10-D) | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2/10) | Support |
| SB 432 (HB 499) | Criminal Records - Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025) | Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. Bill Ferguson (46-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/24) | Support |
| HB 501 (SB 431) | Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act | Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.@Economic Matters |
Del. Adrienne Jones (10-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (2/4) | Support |
| SB 431 (HB 501) | Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance |
Sen. Bill Ferguson (46-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (2/3) | Support |
| HB 503 (SB 430) | Land Use - Regional Housing Infrastructure Gap (Housing for Jobs Act) | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.@Environment and Transportation |
Del. Adrienne Jones (10-D) | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2/7) | Support |
| SB 430 (HB 503) | Land Use - Regional Housing Infrastructure Gap (Housing for Jobs Act) | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Sen. Bill Ferguson (46-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2/6) | Support |
| HB 545 (SB 398) | Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. David Moon (20-D) | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2/10) | Support |
| SB 398 (HB 545) | Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement | Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. Mike McKay (1-R) | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/24) | Support |
| HB 646 (SB 811) | Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Extension of Report Deadline and Task Force | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. Kym Taylor (23-D) | In the House - Favorable Report by Judiciary (2/24) | Monitor |
| SB 811 (HB 646) | Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Extension of Report Deadline and Task Force | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. Mary-Dulany James (34-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (2/4) | Monitor |
| HB 681 (SB 15) | Child Support - Driver's License Suspension for Arrearages and Court Orders | Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. Karen Toles (25-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (2/17) | Monitor |
| SB 15 (HB 681) | Child Support - Driver's License Suspension for Arrearages and Court Orders | Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. Ron Watson (23-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (1/9) | Monitor |
| HB 785 | Common Ownership Communities and Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Limitations | Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.@Environment and Transportation |
Del. Jessica Feldmark (12A-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (1/29) | Support |
| HB 853 | Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m.@Judiciary |
Del. Cheryl Pasteur (11A-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m. (2/17) | Monitor |
| HB 862 (SB 452) | Child Care Affordability Commission - Establishment | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.@Ways and Means |
Del. Jared Solomon (18-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (2/12) | Support |
| SB 452 (HB 862) | Child Care Affordability Commission - Establishment | Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Sen. Nancy King (39-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (2/10) | Support |
| HB 1047 (SB 325) | Income Tax - Credit for Employers of Eligible Apprentices - Alterations | Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.@Ways and Means |
Del. Chao Wu (9A-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (2/5) | Support |
| SB 325 (HB 1047) | Income Tax - Credit for Employers of Eligible Apprentices - Alterations | Hearing 1/22 at 10:30 a.m.@Budget and Taxation |
Sen. Mary Carozza (38-R) | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:30 a.m. (1/15) | Monitor |
| SB 39 | Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Sen. Joanne Benson (24-D) | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (1/27) | Monitor | |
| SB 291 | Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. Charles Sydnor (44-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (1/16) | Monitor |
| SB 815 | Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Prohibited Disclosures | Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)@Finance |
Sen. Ron Watson (23-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) (2/6) | TBD |