Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB1491 — Education - Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission - Establishment

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Establishing the Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission to identify, coordinate, and secure funding for safe pathways for students traveling to and from school; and requiring the Commission to report by December 1 annually to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly an assessment of funding opportunities, recommendations for infrastructure improvements, and progress in implementing interjurisdictional coordination.

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 · 8 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1491 do?
Establishing the Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission to identify, coordinate, and secure funding for safe pathways for students traveling to and from school; and requiring the Commission to report by December 1 annually to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly an assessment of funding opportunities, recommendations for infrastructure improvements, and progress in implementing interjurisdictional coordination.
Who sponsors HB1491?
HB1491 is sponsored by Delegate Holmes, Delegate Darrell Odom (Democrat), Delegate Dylan Behler (Democrat), Delegate Adrian Boafo (Democrat), Delegate Jessica Feldmark (Democrat), Delegate Mary A. Lehman (Democrat), Long, J., Delegate N. Scott Phillips (Democrat), and Delegate Gary Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1491?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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