Maryland SB243: Uniformed Services Spouses Act

What the bill says

An act concerning Uniformed Services Spouses Act FOR the purpose of applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans…

From the enrolled text, May 19, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Uniformed Services Spouses Act FOR the purpose of applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans; altering the veterans to whom certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, preferences in hiring by private employers, and credits on selection tests for State personnel apply; and generally relating to active service members, veterans, and the spouses of veterans and service members. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 15-124, 16-109, 18-405(d)(3), 18-406(g), and 18-501(b)(2)(iii) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Education Section 18-401 and 18-501(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Labor and Employment Section 3-714(a) and (b) Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Public Utilities Section 18-111(a) and (b) Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - State Personnel and Pensions Section …

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Sponsors

• Bryan Simonaire (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
• Benjamin Brooks (D, 10)
• Mary Carozza (R, SD-038)
• Arthur Ellis (D, 28)
• Jason Gallion (R, SD-035)
• Dawn Gile (D, 33)
• William Smith (D)
• Chris West (R, 42)
• Watson (D)
• Dalya Attar (D, 41)
• Brian Feldman (D, SD-015)
• Katie Hester (D, SD-009)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489
2. April 9, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 8, 2026: Third Reading Passed (134-0)
4. April 7, 2026: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. April 7, 2026: Favorable Report by Appropriations
6. March 30, 2026: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
7. March 30, 2026: Hearing canceled
8. March 26, 2026: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
9. February 27, 2026: Referred Appropriations
10. February 26, 2026: Third Reading Passed (44-0)

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (134-0) (April 8, 2026): 134 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (44-0) (February 26, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB243?

SB243 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Uniformed Services Spouses Act.

What does SB243 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Uniformed Services Spouses Act FOR the purpose of applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans…

What is the status of SB243?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 489 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB243?

Bryan Simonaire (R, SD-031), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB243?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0243?ys=2026RS