All Roll Calls
Yes: 221 • No: 0
MarylandSB 05552026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit
Sponsored By: Antonio Hayes (Democratic)
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 ReviewJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabMedical 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
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Dementia council guides state plan
The law creates the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Council. The Council studies the needs of people with dementia and caregivers and advises the Governor and General Assembly on policy, funding, and rules. It promotes brain health strategies. It must update and publish the State Plan by September 1, 2022 and every five years after.
New state dementia program and director
Maryland creates a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program in the Department of Health. A full‑time, permanent Director runs the Program. The Program leads State work on prevention, early detection, treatment, and care. It staffs the Council, gives the Council quarterly updates, shares data, tracks goals, and applies for grants. The Director reports to the Governor and key committees starting September 1, 2023 and then every five years.
Ongoing funding for dementia program
The Governor must include minimum funding for the Director and the Council each year. The amounts are 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. This keeps basic staffing and operations in place.
Provider toolkit for dementia care
By October 1, 2027, the Department sets up a Clinical Provider Resource Toolkit for Dementia Care. It covers risk factors (including links with Down syndrome), risk reduction, early detection with validated tools, disparities, person‑centered care, care planning with billing codes and referrals, treatment options, and continuing education. The Department promotes it to hospitals, health systems, clinics, schools, and provider groups. Starting in 2028, the Department reviews and updates it every year by January 1.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Antonio Hayes
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (42-0)
4/9/2026SenateSenate Concurs House Amendments
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (134-0)
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/3/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {883220/1 Adopted
4/3/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
4/3/2026HouseHearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026HouseReferred Health
3/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (45-0)
3/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/18/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {703720/1 Adopted
3/18/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3/18/2026SenateHearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/9/2026SenateFirst Reading Finance
2/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/9/2026
Third Reading
3/18/2026
First Reading
2/4/2026
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