Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB1628 — Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections

Last action — First Reading (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 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Repealing the requirement that a proposed new academic program be a graduate program in order for the Maryland Higher Education Commission or institutions of higher education in the State to file an objection to implementation of the proposed program.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (187)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1628 do?
Repealing the requirement that a proposed new academic program be a graduate program in order for the Maryland Higher Education Commission or institutions of higher education in the State to file an objection to implementation of the proposed program.
Who sponsors HB1628?
HB1628 is sponsored by Delegate Melissa Wells (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1628?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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