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SB 421

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-421
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Education, Energy, and the Environment; Finance
Senate introduced 2026-04-24
Education
Summary

Prohibiting an institution of higher education from denying access or services to a student based on the student's diagnosis of sickle cell disease; requiring an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with sickle cell disease; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop an education and awareness campaign for institutions of higher education in the State regarding students with sickle cell disease; etc.

Sponsor
Senator Washington, M.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-29 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status introduced
2026-04-24 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
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