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Yes: 162 • No: 0
MarylandHB 06482026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Office of Home Energy Programs - Uniform Redetermination Process - Age
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Social Services - GenerallyAge -see also- Age of Maj; Children; Elderly; Inf&Tod.; etcCommittees and CommissionsElderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Human Services, Department ofPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstP
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Simpler energy assistance renewals for 60+
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Home Energy Programs must create one standard way to recheck eligibility for energy assistance. It covers eligible customers who are 60 or older and helps them enroll and stay enrolled. The law lowers the age for this process from 65 to 60. The Office updates the process every year.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 14
House vote • 3/4/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 8
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 95
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/10/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (33-0)
4/9/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/8/2026SenateHearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16/2026SenateReferred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/5/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (129-0)
3/4/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed
3/3/2026HouseFavorable Adopted
3/3/2026HouseFavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
3/2/2026HouseHearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/2/2026HouseFirst Reading Environment and Transportation
1/30/2026House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/3/2026
First Reading
1/30/2026
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