We are currently in legislative session:
The 448th Session of the Maryland General Assembly will convene in Annapolis on January 14, 2026, and adjourn sine die on April 13, 2026. This 90-day annual session includes both the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate, with key deadlines occurring in early February for bill introductions and early April for budget crossover.
Our legislative liaison is Diamon Halliburton for any legislative related questions or concerns you may reach her at [email protected].
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Key 2026 Legislative Dates
Session Convenes – January 14, 2026
Budget Submission – January 21, 2026
Senate Bill Introduction Deadline – February 9, 2026
House Bill Introduction Deadline – February 13, 2026
Crossover Day – March 23, 2026
Budget Bill Passage – April 6, 2026
Sine Die (Adjournment) – April 13, 2026
Most new laws passed during this session will take effect on October 1, 2026
Update RE: Maryland Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, check here.
Update RE: State Board of Sign Language Interpreters (SBSLI), check here.
Update RE: Workgroup for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing, check here.
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A group picture in the Governor’s Reception Room. In the middle are Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Alice Hagemeyer who is holding the citation – event held September 30, 2024
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