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MarylandHB 08042026 Regular SessionHouse

Department of Aging - Aging Resilience Fund - Establishment

Sponsored By: Sarah Wolek (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

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

New Aging Resilience Fund for Seniors

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland creates the Aging Resilience Fund to support the Department of Aging’s work. It is a special, nonlapsing fund held separately. The State Treasurer holds and invests the money, and interest stays in the Fund. Money can come from investment earnings, fees under this subtitle, and other accepted sources. The Fund pays for partnership development and Department of Aging programs and services, not administrative or staff costs. Spending happens only through the State budget. The Governor cannot cut appropriations the General Assembly approved for the Fund. Money stays in the Fund and does not replace regular budget funds. The Secretary of Aging runs the Fund and reports each year on deposits and spending.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sarah Wolek

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Bonnie Cullison

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley J. Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 35

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 100 • No: 35 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 15

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/6/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (100-35)

    3/11/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {483020/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    3/10/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/19 at 1:30 p.m.

    2/19/2026House

  12. Hearing canceled

    2/19/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026House

  14. First Reading Health

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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