HB586 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member.

What is the status of HB586?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 621 (May 26, 2026).

Dylan Behler (D, 30A), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB586?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0586?ys=2026RS

Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Maryland HB586: County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member

Q: What does HB586 do?

In its own words: An act concerning County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member FOR the purpose of authorizing a county board of library trustees to provide for the selection of a student member of the board; establishing the qualifications, term of office, and voting rights of the student member of a county board of library trustees, if selected; and generally relating to the membership of county boards of library trustees. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 23-403 and 23-404 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026

Authorizing a county board of library trustees to provide for the selection of a student member of the board; and establishing the qualifications, setting a 1-year term of office, and providing for the voting rights of the student member of a county board of library trustees, if selected.

What the bill says

An act concerning County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member FOR the purpose of authorizing a county board of library trustees to provide for the selection of a student member of the board; establishing the qualifications, term of office, and voting rights of the student member of a county board of library trustees, if selected; and generally relating to the membership of county boards of library trustees. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 23-403 and 23-404 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member FOR the purpose of authorizing a county board of library trustees to provide for the selection of a student member of the board; establishing the qualifications, term of office, and voting rights of the student member of a county board of library trustees, if selected; and generally relating to the membership of county boards of library trustees. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 23-403 and 23-404 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Education 23-403. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection AND SUBSECTION (G) OF THIS SECTION, each board of library trustees consists of seven APPOINTED members appointed by the county governing body from nominees submitted by the board of library trustees. (2) A board that existed before 1945 under a corporate charter may continue as constituted (ii) The APPOINTED members are chosen on the basis of character, ability, and demonstrated interest in library matters; and (iii) The APPOINTED members meet the qualifications required under subsection (b) of this section. (3) In Harford County, the Board of Trustees consists of at least 7 APPOINTED …

Maryland HB586: County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member

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