Transgender health equity bill fails to pass Maryland General Assembly
The bill would've required Maryland's Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming care.
Maryland General Assembly passes juvenile justice reform bills
The bills will work to protect children's human rights.
Community members voice support for USenate excused mental health absences bill
The university's SGA president vetoed a piece of legislation supporting the SGA bill last month.
Maryland General Assembly considers recreational marijuana legalization
If the referendum passes, marijuana would be legal in Maryland starting July 2022
Maryland General Assembly considers bill reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The bill focuses on greenhouse gases and renewable energy.
UMD RHA passes bill calling for improved flood response plans
The bill passed unanimously.
Proposal in University Senate seeks to change UMD’s mental health excused absence policy
Exact wording of any future policy changes would be decided by the Senate’s Academic Procedures & Standards Committee.
Maryland General Assembly approves $71 million in funding for UMD infrastructure projects
The legislature also approved $3.5 million in funding for public health programs.
UMD opposes state bill that would overhaul how Maryland handles public records requests
Currently, a five-person board can only resolve disputes involving excessive fees for records requests. This bill would expand the board's jurisdiction.
UMD SGA pushes for earlier class registration for double-major and dual-degree students
They will now meet with the registrar’s office to push for the bill to become university policy.