Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

HB1177 — Small Business Reserve Program - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Outreach

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Requiring the State certification agency, in consultation with the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, the Military Department, and the Department of Veterans and Military Families to develop an outreach program to increase the participation in the small business reserve program by veteran-owned small business enterprises.

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1177 do?
Requiring the State certification agency, in consultation with the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, the Military Department, and the Department of Veterans and Military Families to develop an outreach program to increase the participation in the small business reserve program by veteran-owned small business enterprises.
Who sponsors HB1177?
HB1177 is sponsored by Delegate Sean A. Stinnett (Democrat), Delegate Aaron M. Kaufman (Democrat), Delegate Gary Simmons (Democrat), Delegate Greg Wims (Democrat), and Delegate Jamila J. Woods (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1177?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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