MarylandSB 08602026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Department of Aging – Aging Resilience Fund – Establishment

Sponsored By: Craig J. Zucker (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ElderlySocial Services - GenerallyPublic HealthAging, Department ofAppropriationsBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCommunity Facilities and ServicesEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Elderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesInterestMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.ReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Sports and RecreationWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Fund sources and interest stay put

Beginning July 1, 2026, the fund takes in investment earnings, fees under this program, and other money. Money from the fund adds to, and does not replace, the regular state budget. The State Treasurer invests it like other state money. All interest stays in the fund and is not swept to the General Fund.

New Aging Resilience Fund for seniors

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state creates the Aging Resilience Fund. The Secretary of Aging runs it. The State Treasurer holds the money and the Comptroller keeps the books. The fund does not lapse under the usual rule. The fund can pay staff, build partnerships, and support programs and services in the Department of Aging.

Stronger budget protections and annual report

Beginning July 1, 2026, spending from the fund must follow the State budget. The Governor cannot cut the fund’s appropriation after the General Assembly approves it. Money put in the fund stays there unless the law says otherwise. By January 1 each year, the Secretary reports the fund balance, deposits by source and amount, and spending by amount and purpose for the prior fiscal year.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Craig J. Zucker
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Malcolm Augustine
Senate
Joanne C. Benson
Senate
Mary Beth Carozza
Republican • Senate
Dawn Gile
Democratic • Senate
Benjamin F. Kramer
Democratic • Senate
Sara Love
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 147 • No: 35

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 102 • No: 35 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 16
4/14/2026
Returned Passed
4/8/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (102-35)
4/7/2026House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026House
Favorable Report by Health
4/3/2026House
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026House
Referred Health
3/20/2026House
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
3/19/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/18/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {213426/1 Adopted
3/18/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3/18/2026Senate
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2026Senate
First Reading Finance
2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enacted
4/14/2026
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Third Reading
3/18/2026
PDF
First Reading
2/6/2026
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