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MarylandHB 00362025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Aging – Aging Services – Program Repeal and Consolidation

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Signed by Governor

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsElderlyAdministrative AgenciesAging, Department ofAnnotated Code of MarylandAwareness and OutreachCommittees and CommissionsCommunity Facilities and ServicesElderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Goods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesHuman Services, Department ofIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Standards and Best PracticesTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Coordinated long-term care for older adults

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Aging replaces the Interagency Committee and leads a coordinated long-term support system. The system serves older adults needing long-term support, helping them live where they choose with suitable care and housing. Services can include personal care, meals, transportation, home repairs, assisted-living subsidies, and help with housing or service risks. Participating local agencies and providers must develop community plans meeting Department standards and coordinate care through case managers. The Department can adopt rules and make agreements and contracts to run the system.

One local starting point for seniors

Beginning July 1, 2026, each local aging agency must run one starting point for older adults and caregivers seeking services. These access points provide information, assess needs, process requests, connect people with benefits, and track outcomes. They must arrange assessments for older adults needing long-term support. Where possible, sites must be in senior centers and available at least five days a week. A 24-hour telephone information and referral service is also required.

Personal transition plans for senior participants

Beginning June 1, 2025, the Department of Aging must involve local aging agencies and other stakeholders in transition planning. People enrolled at transition in Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy, or Congregate Housing Services must receive personal assessments. Their local aging agency must develop an individual transition plan. Plans can continue existing services or arrange alternatives to maintain appropriate care; they do not guarantee a benefit amount.

Three senior support programs end separately

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland repeals provisions for three separate programs: Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy, and Congregate Housing Services. This is part of consolidating aging services, rather than a stated dollar cut for every participant. The law does not set individual replacement benefit amounts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Hearing canceled

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. Referred Finance

    2/7/2025Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    2/6/2025House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/4/2025House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {313629/1 Adopted

    2/4/2025House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations

    2/3/2025House

  13. Hearing 1/23 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/10/2025House

  14. Hearing canceled

    1/10/2025House

  15. Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/10/2025House

  16. First Reading Health and Government Operations

    1/8/2025House

  17. Pre-filed

    9/28/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

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  • Third Reading

    2/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

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