2025 Statewide Victories

Written By Katie Wenger

In the 2025 Maryland legislative session, we were more engaged and had a stronger presence in Annapolis than ever before, and it was the first year that ACT, AIM, and PATH officially came together as the Maryland Just Power Alliance!

We played a key role in coalitions that passed three bills which will have a tangible impact on people’s lives:

Climate:

STRIDE Reform (Ratepayer Protection Act) (SB937)

  • This bill will reduce gas companies’ wasteful spending on pipelines, protecting Maryland residents from excessive utility bills and encouraging the transition to clean energy. It passed as part of a larger climate package, the Next Generation Energy Act.

  • This bill will lower everyday people’s gas bills, reduce the use of dirty natural gas that harms people’s health, and reduce pollution in the state.

Pre-K:

Mixed Delivery Model Viability Act (HB1475)

  • This bill requires the State Department of Education (MSDE) to study the pre-K grant system and make recommendations on ways to improve the system.

  • Delegate Feldmark introduced this bill after our advocacy at our November 2024 action.

Immigrants’ Rights:

Maryland Values Act (HB1222)

  • This bill restricts federal immigration agents from accessing non-public areas within public schools, libraries, and state-funded facilities without a warrant.

  • It also requires state agencies to create policies to not sell or share people’s personal data.

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