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MD HB1455

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caylin Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Board of Trustees to divest from "Israel-restricted investments" in actively managed separate accounts, including Development Corporation for Israel securities, Israeli government-held assets, and Israeli sovereign debt

  • Prohibits new investments from net new funds into Israel-restricted investments in eligible accounts, while exempting indexed funds, private equity, real estate funds, and other commingled or passively managed funds

  • Allows the Board to exclude divestment actions that cannot be executed at fair market value or greater

  • Requires semi-annual reports (April 1 and October 1) to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, House Appropriations Committee, and Joint Committee on Pensions detailing all divestment actions taken

  • Provides liability immunity for the Board of Trustees and fiduciaries acting in good faith to comply with divestment requirements, with effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Israel

Ethics

Last Action

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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