All Roll Calls
Yes: 177 • No: 0
MarylandSB 00962026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans - Terminology - Active Service Members
Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public HealthArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesGrantsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.Veterans
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More mental health help for military families
The law provides grants to local nonprofits to grow behavioral health care for service members, veterans, and their families. Beginning October 1, 2026, eligible nonprofits can get funding if their mission is behavioral health or serving service members, veterans, or their families. Eligible people for services include service members (not just active duty), veterans, spouses, children, and stepchildren. This expands access to care and does not give direct cash to households.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bryan W. Simonaire
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 2/12/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 336
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (133-0)
4/8/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/8/2026HouseFavorable Report by Health
4/8/2026HouseHearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19/2026HouseReferred Health
2/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (44-0)
2/12/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
2/10/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
2/10/2026SenateFavorable Report by Finance
2/9/2026SenateHearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.
1/19/2026SenateFirst Reading Finance
1/14/2026SenatePre-filed
8/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
Third Reading
2/10/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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