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MarylandHB 06482026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Office of Home Energy Programs - Uniform Redetermination Process - Age

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Social Services - GenerallyAge -see also- Age of Maj; Children; Elderly; Inf&Tod.; etcCommittees and CommissionsElderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Human Services, Department ofPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstP

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Simpler energy assistance renewals for 60+

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Home Energy Programs must create one standard way to recheck eligibility for energy assistance. It covers eligible customers who are 60 or older and helps them enroll and stay enrolled. The law lowers the age for this process from 65 to 60. The Office updates the process every year.

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: 162 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 95

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (33-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/8/2026Senate

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

    3/16/2026Senate

  8. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    3/4/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026House

  11. Favorable Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  12. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/2/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/2/2026House

  14. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/30/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

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  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/30/2026

    PDF

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