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MarylandHB 11562026 Regular SessionHouse

Calvert County - Length of Service Award Program - Benefits

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Signed by Governor

Counties - Local LawsCalvert CountyDeath -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathFire ProtectionRescue Squads -see also- Emergency Medical ServTimeVolunteersWork, 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.

Higher death benefits for Calvert County volunteers

Beginning July 1, 2026, Calvert County raises death or burial benefits for fire and rescue volunteers. For qualified volunteers with at least 25 years of certified service, the maximum rises from $10,000 to $14,000. A separate rule covers volunteers receiving benefits under Article 5, § 14-102(h) when they die. Their maximum rises from $336 to $560 for each year of certified service. Eligible survivors or other payees receive the payment, which may be below the maximum.

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: 312 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 556

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {523625/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/3/2026Senate

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:30 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    3/23/2026House

  12. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/21/2026House

  13. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/21/2026House

  14. Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/24/2026House

  15. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

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  • Enrolled

    4/8/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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