Hogan vetoes 22 spending bills, citing concern over COVID-19 economic fallout The governor also let about 300 bills go into law without his signature. Lyna Bentahar May 8, 2020
Maryland passed over 650 bills last week. Here are 8 you should know about. In a sprint session, the General Assembly approved legislation to aid with coronavirus response, make hate crimes easier to prosecute, require University System of Maryland institutions to create outbreak response laws, and more. Matt McDonald March 23, 2020
This Maryland bill would create a task force to study mental health support in higher ed UMD community members testified in support of the bill at a hearing Thursday. Eric Neugeboren March 6, 2020
SGA bill pushes for accountability in process for creating all gender restrooms The bill passed unanimously. Lillian Andemicael March 5, 2020
UMD Senate is considering a bill that would require background checks for all staff “The issue we’re trying to address is safety,” a sponsor said. Lyna Bentahar February 28, 2020
Maryland bill that would’ve allowed minors to consent to vaccination fails It would have allowed "mature" 16-year-olds to consent without parental permission. Eric Neugeboren February 20, 2020
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based. Lyna Bentahar February 12, 2020
After UMD student died of adenovirus, bill aims to improve colleges’ outbreak response One delegate proposed to call it "Olivia's Law." Eric Neugeboren January 30, 2020
UMD grad students again take to Annapolis to fight for collective bargaining rights Lawmakers heard arguments for and against the bill on Tuesday. Angela Roberts January 29, 2020