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HB 721·MD·house

Uniformed Services Spouses Act

Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Patterson
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490

Apr 8, 2026

Summary

The Uniformed Services Spouses Act gives spouses of active-duty service members and veterans priority registration at public colleges, access to dedicated resources at community colleges, eligibility for certain state scholarships, and hiring preferences with public employers. These benefits apply for a limited time after the service member leaves active duty and are meant to ease the transition to civilian life for military families.

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