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MD HB1530
MD HB1530Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the requirement that an individual or the individual's parent or guardian file taxes for eligibility to receive an out-of-state tuition exemption at a public institution of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to remove the requirement for undocumented students to prove that they or their parents have filed Maryland income tax returns for the past three years in order to be eligible for an out-of-state tuition exemption at public colleges and universities in Maryland. Previously, this tax filing documentation was a key condition for qualifying for reduced tuition rates, which are equivalent to in-state or in-county tuition. The bill aims to make it easier for undocumented students who attended and graduated from Maryland high schools to access higher education by eliminating this specific financial documentation hurdle, while other eligibility criteria, such as graduating from a Maryland secondary school and enrolling within a certain timeframe, remain in place.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Teresa Woorman (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1530?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1530f.pdf |
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