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MarylandHB 01582025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Aging - Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

ElderlyAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcAge -see also- Age of Maj; Children; Elderly; Inf&Tod.; etcAging, Department ofAwareness and OutreachBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; Telecom; etc.Disabilities, Department ofDisabilitiesElderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectElectronic CommunicationGiftsGrantsIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.LiabilityNonprofit OrganizationsNoticesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSpecial EventsTelecommunications and Information TechnologyTelephonesVolunteers

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More check-in options for Maryland seniors

Beginning October 1, 2025, the renamed Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program serves eligible Maryland residents age 60 and older. Participants must face a risk of social isolation and benefit from added social contact and wellness checks. Regular contact can include calls, texts, online messages, video, or in-person visits, and must be accessible to participants with disabilities. Depending on the Secretary of Aging's program design, missed responses may trigger follow-up and notification of a designated contact or local agency. The Department must coordinate with Telecommunications Access of Maryland, promote accessible communication equipment, and use that program's educational materials.

New partnerships and protections for senior-service providers

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland's Department of Aging can arrange program services through vendors, nonprofits, aging agencies, and other partners. Volunteer-led villages that help neighbors age at home must be incorporated in Maryland and serve older Maryland residents. The Department can make agreements with state or local agencies and accept public or private money, including gifts and grants. Accepted money must support program services; the law sets no funding amount. Listed providers, volunteers, and designated contacts receive liability protection for reasonable actions or failures directly tied to services following Department rules. Participating government units, workers, and agents are covered by the applicable state or local government claims law when following those rules.

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: 184 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 2/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/1/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/31/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/25/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    2/14/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    2/13/2025House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/11/2025House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {213428/1 Adopted

    2/11/2025House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations

    2/10/2025House

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

    1/10/2025House

  12. Hearing canceled

    1/10/2025House

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

    1/10/2025House

  14. First Reading Health and Government Operations

    1/8/2025House

  15. Pre-filed

    9/28/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

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  • Third Reading

    2/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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