Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB0015 — Baltimore County - Inspector General - Authority Over Baltimore County Public Schools

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Authorizing the County Council of Baltimore County, beginning in 2027, to enact a local law granting the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General the same authority over Baltimore County Public Schools that the Inspector General has over a department of county government; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Senator Jackson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Senator Jackson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0015 do?
Authorizing the County Council of Baltimore County, beginning in 2027, to enact a local law granting the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General the same authority over Baltimore County Public Schools that the Inspector General has over a department of county government; etc.
Who sponsors SB0015?
SB0015 is sponsored by Senator Jackson.
What is the current status of SB0015?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB0015?
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