Edith Patterson - Delegate, Charles County, Maryland

On Record (21)

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Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

May 17, 2026 · source · details / share

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Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program Workgroup - Establishment

May 17, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsPublic HealthAwareness and OutreachGOVERNORHolidays and Special DatesSAFETYWATER

General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Water Safety Month

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim the month of May as Water Safety Month; and requiring the proclamation to urge certain activities designed to raise awareness about drowning prevention and to promote safe practices around all bodies of water.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationSpecial educationETHICSINTERNETDISABILITIESPRIVACYAgePublic SchoolsNoticesPrivate SchoolsCountiesDataReportsGenderStudentsJob TrainingRules and RegulationsElectronic GovernmentParents and GuardiansPrimary and Secondary EducationEducation, Boards ofEducation, State Department ofLocal Government MandatesstudiesOpen GovernmentSecondary SchoolsPrimary SchoolsRacial MattersTruancyDeaf and Hard of HearingBlind and Low Vision

Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student Elopement - Notice and Reporting Requirements (Ace's Law)

Requiring certain public and nonpublic schools to notify a parent or guardian if a student attempts or accomplishes an elopement, the act of leaving the school campus without permission; requiring certain schools and individualized education program teams to review and address with relevant stakeholders certain behavior in updating a student's individualized education program or behavior intervention plan; etc.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Sports and RecreationAccidentsSAFETYDEATHWATERBOUNDARIESSunsetReportsInjuryCommittees and CommissionsstudiesDisabledAutism Spectrum

Task Force to Study Fencing for Bodies of Water and Playgrounds - Established

Establishing the Task Force to Study Fencing for Bodies of Water and Playgrounds; requiring the Task Force to review best practices for fencing bodies of water, assess how fencing and similar environmental interventions can be used to prevent injuries and fatalities that occur in or around bodies of water and playgrounds, examine data and research related to incidents of wandering …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationSports and RecreationDISCLOSURESAFETYETHICSMINORSINTERNETChildrenRecordsChild CareNoticesPrivate SchoolsCountiesSexual OffensesNotaries PublicEarly Childhood EducationReportsFormsJob TrainingWork, Labor, and EmploymentTimeChildren (4-12)Electronic GovernmentElectronic DocumentsPrimary and Secondary EducationEducation, Boards ofEducation, State Department ofMental and Behavioral HealthRecruitment and HiringYouth (10-21)Investigations and InquiriesTermination of EmploymentInfants and Toddlers (0-3)Telecommunications and Information TechnologyMentors

Applicants for Positions Involving Direct Contact With Minors - Required Information, Review Process, and Reporting - Alterations

Requiring child care centers and youth-serving organizations to require applicants for positions involving direct contact with minors to submit certain information; requiring county boards of education, nonpublic schools, and contracting agencies to require applicants for positions involving direct contact with minors to submit certain information relating to certain boundary-violating behavior; requiring child care centers and youth-serving organizations to follow certain …

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Bill Neutral HealthIncome taxProperty taxPUBLIC EMPLOYEESVeteransExemptionsEmergenciesState EmployeesArmed ForcesMilitary FamiliesTaxes - IncomeRules and RegulationsLocal Government - GenerallyState Government - PersonnelRevenue and TaxesLocal Government MandatesState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsTaxes - PropertyTaxes - Sales and UseState Government - Pensions and Retirement

Tax Relief and State Personnel Equality for Service Members Act

Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services; altering the rule of interpretation for "veteran"; and altering the application of certain provisions of law governing personnel and taxation to apply to all uniformed services, rather than only the armed forces.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral International AffairsLicensesGamingReportsLotteryMobile DevicesGaming and GamblingLottery and Gaming Control Agency, StateAwards, Medals, and PrizesInterstate AffairsElectronic CommerceSubscriptions and MembershipsAgents and Brokers

State Lottery - Internet Sales of Subscription Plans - Authorization

Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to allow the establishment of a system or program that allows an individual to purchase a State lottery subscription plan through an electronic device that connects to the Internet, such as a personal computer or mobile device; and requiring the Agency to report by December 1, 2026, to certain committees of the …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationHigher educationLicensesSAFETYVeteransCertificationsCommunity CollegesFormsArmed ForcesMilitary FamiliesRules and RegulationsScholarships and Student Financial AidState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsEducation - Miscellaneous

Educational Equality for Service Members Act

Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services; altering the rule of interpretation for "veteran"; and altering the application of certain provisions of law governing education to apply to all uniformed services, rather than only the armed forces.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationSports and RecreationSpecial educationINTERNETDISABILITIESPublic SchoolsCountiesDataArmed ForcesMilitary FamiliesParents and GuardiansPrimary and Secondary EducationEducation, Boards ofLocal Government MandatesVeterans and Military Families, Department ofTelecommunications and Information Technology

Education - Dependent Children of Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures

Requiring a county superintendent of schools to allow a certain dependent child of a service member to advance enroll in a school in the county in a certain manner; requiring the remote registration process to provide an opportunity for the service member or other parent or guardian of a dependent child with a disability to note whether the child has …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationVeteransCountiesCertificationsRules and RegulationsPrimary and Secondary EducationEducation, Boards ofSecondary Schools

Education - High School Diploma - Veterans of Armed Conflicts

Authorizing certain individuals honorably discharged from military service to obtain a high school diploma if the individuals withdrew from a full-time public or private high school to enlist in the armed forces of the United States during certain wars or conflicts.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral GamingTechnologyEquipmentBingoRules and RegulationsGaming and GamblingLottery and Gaming Control Agency, StateAwards, Medals, and Prizes

Gaming - Electronic Instant Bingo Machines - Operation and Maximum Number of Machines

Altering the definition of "slot machine" to repeal a 54-card limitation on the number of bingo cards certain handheld devices may allow a user to play at the same time; increasing the number of electronic instant bingo machines that certain entities may operate; providing that an electronic instant bingo machine is not required to print a paper ticket for each …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Higher educationVeteransRegistrationCommunity CollegesUtility RegulationArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesState Universities and CollegesPrivate Sector Labor and IndustryState Government - PersonnelState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsSpouses

Uniformed Services Spouses Act

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; etc.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Higher educationVeteransScholarships and Student Financial Aid

Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Termination Date

Repealing the prohibition on awarding the Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship after June 30, 2030; and repealing the limitation on renewing the Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship if the scholarship recipient received an initial scholarship before June 30, 2030.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationHigher educationCOMMUNICATIONSVeteransPrivate SchoolsStudentsContinuing EducationMilitary FamiliesJob TrainingCommittees and CommissionsArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesdependentsHigher Education CommissionRules and RegulationsElectronic CommunicationAwareness and OutreachPrimary and Secondary EducationClassifications and DesignationsSpouses

Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program

Altering the definition of "military-connected student" under the Purple Star Schools Program to conform with certain terms defined under State law; and establishing the Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize certain colleges that provide strong services and support for military-connected students.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral AppropriationsHigher educationTEACHERSGOVERNORPublic SchoolsCountiesReportsStudentsRural AreasJob TrainingCommittees and CommissionsWork, Labor, and EmploymentHigher Education CommissionRules and RegulationsState Universities and CollegesIntergovernmental CooperationPrimary and Secondary EducationEducation, Boards ofEducation, State Department ofRecruitment and HiringLocal Government MandatesSecondary SchoolsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionCalvert CountySt. Mary's CountyCharles County

Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program and Program Workgroup - Establishment

Establishing the Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program; requiring the State Department of Education to administer and implement, in consultation with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, the Program subject to a certain condition; requiring the University System of Maryland to develop, in consultation with the Department and the Commission, the Program and the teacher preparation pathway; establishing the Southern …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationIncome taxTEACHERSExemptionsPublic SchoolsPrivate SchoolsEarly Childhood EducationEquipmentTaxes - Income

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration

Altering a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred by certain teachers during a taxable year for the purchase of certain classroom supplies to include certain teachers employed in prekindergarten programs in the State; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Motor vehiclesAccidentsSAFETYLAW ENFORCEMENTDEATHWeatherInjuryProperty DamageTowingCRIMES AND PUNISHMENTSPenalties and SentencesVehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadRepeat OffendersCivil OffensesMotor Vehicle OperationOccupational Safety

Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)

Prohibiting a person from operating or towing a vehicle without removing from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice; and prohibiting a person from committing a violation of the Act that contributes to an accident resulting in property damage or the death of or serious bodily injury to another person.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral HealthAppropriationsNONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONSNURSESGOVERNORMontgomery CountyPublic HealthReportsClinicsScholarships and Student Financial AidHealth OccupationsAwareness and OutreachMental and Behavioral HealthMedical ConditionsMedical TechnologyMedical TreatmentsHealth, Department ofVirtual EnvironmentsHarford CountyEastern Shore

Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease - Specialized Clinics and Scholarship Program for Medical Residents

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish certain specialized clinics for the management and treatment of sickle cell disease and establish a scholarship program for medical residents who specialize in classical hematology with a focus on sickle cell disease; and requiring the Governor for fiscal year 2028 to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $6,138,000 to …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationSchool administrationRESIDENCYINTERNETDISABILITIESPublic SchoolsNoticesRegistrationCountiesDataStudentsMilitary FamiliesArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesdependentskinshipParents and GuardiansIntergovernmental CooperationElectronic CommunicationAwareness and OutreachPrimary and Secondary EducationEducation, Boards ofLocal Government MandatesInterstate AffairsIndividualized Education and 504 PlansVeterans and Military Families, Department of

Education - Dependent Children of Active Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures

Requiring a county superintendent of schools to allow a certain dependent child of an active service member to advance enroll in a school in the county in a certain manner; requiring the remote registration process to provide an opportunity for the service member or other parent or guardian of a dependent child with a disability to note whether the child …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral HealthHigher educationPublic HealthJob TrainingCommittees and CommissionsStandards and Best PracticesHigher Education CommissionState Universities and CollegesAwareness and OutreachMedical ConditionsMedical TreatmentsHealth, Department of

Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)

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, designed to enhance understanding of sickle cell disease …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (64)

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State Department of Education - Public Schools STEM and Robotics Program - Study

Jun 06, 2026 · details / share

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Public High Schools - Post College and Career Readiness Pathways - Alterations

Jun 06, 2026 · details / share

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Public Service Commission - Broadband and Voice Over Internet Protocol Service - Study

Jun 06, 2026 · details / share

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African American Heritage Preservation Program and Maryland Commission for Women - Renaming and Alterations

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act)

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement

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Family Law and Human Services - Guardianship Assistance Program and State Foster Youth Ombudsman - Establishment (Kanaiyah's Law)

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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Food Retailers and Third-Party Delivery Service Providers - Dynamic Pricing and Personal Data (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act)

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Contract Authority - Study and Report

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund - Establishment

Establishing the Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Education - Posthumous Diploma Awards - Established (Eric's Law)

Requiring local school systems to award posthumous honorary diplomas to certain deceased students who were at the time of death enrolled in any grade from kindergarten through grade 12 in a public school, and for whom a written request was …

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Purple Lights Night

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim October 1 as Purple Lights Night to honor the individuals in the State who are victims or survivors of domestic violence and express support for the elimination of domestic violence in the State.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Public Safety - State Law Enforcement Agencies - Hiring Restriction (ICE Breaker Act)

Prohibiting State law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who were hired as sworn officers by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after January 20, 2025.

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Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation

Abrogating the doctrine of charitable immunity as a defense to an action for damages arising out of a claim of child sexual abuse; and applying the Act retroactively.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Anti-Nuclear Proliferation Resolution (Back from the Brink Act)

Stating that the General Assembly joins seven other state legislative bodies and over 75 counties and municipalities in passing a Back from the Brink resolution on reducing the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons; urging members of the State's …