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MarylandHB 02142025 Regular SessionHouse

Human Services - Maryland Assistive Technology Program - Establishment

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

DisabledAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcDisabilities, Department ofDisabilitiesEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Federal Aid -see also- CARES ActGrantsInterestLibraries -see also- ArchivesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsState Aid -see also- Public BenefitsTelecommunications and Information Technology

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New assistive technology help for disabled Marylanders

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland's Department of Disabilities provides assistive technology services, including statewide short-term device loans through lending libraries. The law does not guarantee anyone a device or service. It also creates a fund managed by the Secretary of Disabilities, with unused money carried forward and interest retained. The fund can receive service revenue, state budget money, and other accepted money. Spending must follow the state budget and support only program operations, including device purchases. The law sets no funding amount.

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: 175 • No: 7

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 2/20/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 7 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420

    5/6/2025

  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

    2/21/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (128-7)

    2/20/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    2/18/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    2/17/2025House

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

    2/3/2025House

  11. First Reading Appropriations

    1/8/2025House

  12. Pre-filed

    9/28/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/18/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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