Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

HB0458 — General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Water Safety Month

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim the month of May as Water Safety Month; and requiring the proclamation to urge certain activities designed to raise awareness about drowning prevention and to promote safe practices around all bodies of water.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0458 do?
Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim the month of May as Water Safety Month; and requiring the proclamation to urge certain activities designed to raise awareness about drowning prevention and to promote safe practices around all bodies of water.
Who sponsors HB0458?
HB0458 is sponsored by Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), Delegate Karen Toles (Democrat), Delegate Diana M. Fennell (Democrat), Delegate Michele Guyton (Democrat), Delegate Aaron M. Kaufman (Democrat), Delegate Darrell Odom (Democrat), Delegate Cheryl E. Pasteur (Democrat), Delegate Jen Terrasa (Democrat), Delegate Greg Wims (Democrat), and Delegate Sarah Wolek (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0458?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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