Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

HB0960 — Economic Development - Federal Employee-to-Entrepreneur Program - Establishment

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Establishing the Federal Employee to Entrepreneur Program in the Department of Commerce to provide former or transitioning federal employees with the training, tools, and mentorship necessary for successfully transitioning to entrepreneurship; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $400,000 for the Program.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0960 do?
Establishing the Federal Employee to Entrepreneur Program in the Department of Commerce to provide former or transitioning federal employees with the training, tools, and mentorship necessary for successfully transitioning to entrepreneurship; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $400,000 for the Program.
Who sponsors HB0960?
HB0960 is sponsored by Delegate Denise Roberts (Democrat), Delegate Gabriel Acevero (Democrat), Delegate Marlon Amprey (Democrat), Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), Delegate N. Scott Phillips (Democrat), Delegate Kym Taylor (Democrat), Delegate Veronica Turner (Democrat), White Holland, Delegate Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democrat), Delegate Greg Wims (Democrat), and Delegate Jamila J. Woods (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0960?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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