All Roll Calls
Yes: 180 • No: 0
MarylandHB 04462026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit
Sponsored By: Ashanti Martinez
Signed by Governor
Public HealthAging, Department ofAwareness and OutreachCognitive DisabilitiesCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationDisparityEthnic AffairsEvaluations and ReviewsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Health Planning and Cost ReviewMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical Testing and DiagnosisMedical TreatmentsRacial Matters -see also- Ethnic Affairs; MinoritiesReimbursementsReportsStandards and Best Practices
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Advisory council and State Plan updates
The law creates the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Council. The council updates and advocates for the State Plan, studies the needs of people with dementia and caregivers, and checks provider readiness. It advises the Governor and General Assembly on policy, funding, and rules. The council publishes a State Plan update by September 1, 2022, and every five years after.
Ongoing funding for dementia leadership
The Governor must include minimum funding for the Director and the Council each year. At least $71,400 for FY2023; $83,000 for FY2024; $85,300 for FY2025; $87,600 for FY2026; and $89,900 for FY2027 and every year after. These are budget floors to keep leadership and planning in place.
Provider toolkit for dementia care
The health department, with the aging department and the council, creates a Clinical Provider Resource Toolkit for Dementia Care by October 1, 2027. It covers risk factors (including Down syndrome), risk reduction, early detection, validated assessments, disparities, person-centered care, care planning tools like billing codes and referrals, and treatment options. The department promotes its use across health care sectors. Starting in 2028, it reviews and updates the toolkit every year by January 1.
State program and director for dementia care
Maryland creates a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program in the health department. A full-time, permanent Director runs the program. The program staffs the Virginia I. Jones Council, with help from the Department of Aging, and can request staff support from other public health groups. It coordinates agencies, oversees the State Plan, shares data, supports dementia-capable care, and seeks grants. The Director reports to the Governor and two committees by September 1, 2023, and every five years after.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ashanti Martinez
House
Cosponsors
Gabriel Acevero
Democratic • House
Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 3/23/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (44-0)
4/8/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/7/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/7/2026SenateFavorable Report by Finance
4/6/2026SenateReferred Finance
3/23/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (136-0)
3/23/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/23/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {693825/1 Adopted
3/23/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
3/23/2026HouseHearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
2/12/2026HouseHearing canceled
2/12/2026HouseHearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/4/2026HouseFirst Reading Health
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/23/2026
First Reading
1/23/2026
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