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Summary

The bill mandates that any school mapping data funded by the State’s School Mapping Data Program must include site‑specific labels for bodies of water located within one mile of a school’s property. It applies to all public schools in Maryland and aims to improve emergency planning and public‑safety coordination. The requirement takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 7, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 7, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 25, 2026

History

1. Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
6. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
7. Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Feb 6, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• McCaskill · sponsor
• Addison
• Ebersole
• Feldmark
• Palakovich Carr
• Pasteur
• Patterson
• Roberson
• Wilkins
• Wims

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