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MarylandHB 12442025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council - Establishment

Sponsored By: Michele Guyton (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcAdministrative AgenciesCommittees and CommissionsCommunity Facilities and ServicesCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; Telecom; etc.Data -see also- Census; DemographicsDevelopmental DisabilitiesDiversity, Equity, and InclusionElectronic CommunicationEthicsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofMedical AssistanceMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentNoticesOpen GovernmentRecordings -see also- VideoStandards and Best PracticesStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsVideo

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Maryland waiver council members get expense reimbursement

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland Waiver Advisory Council members are entitled to expense reimbursement under state travel rules. Reimbursement depends on funding in the state budget, and the law sets no dollar amount. Members receive no pay for serving. The council may also arrange travel as needed for members with disabilities.

New Maryland council gives waiver users input

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland creates a Waiver Advisory Council within its Developmental Disabilities Administration. It advises on Medicaid waiver program design, services, and quality, while giving priority to input from people with lived experience. Its work must focus on each person's needs, diversity, equity, inclusion, and evidence-based, data-driven problem solving. The Health Secretary appoints voting members, including 21 people with lived experience participating in an Administration program. Membership also includes two providers that coordinate community services, plus representatives of other organizations and service roles. Six family members include three with self-directed service experience and three with traditional service experience; together, they must represent every region. The council must meet every two months, with public access, video recording, disability accommodations, and time for public comment. Meeting locations must be public at least two weeks ahead. Members must receive notices and agendas at least one week ahead, and minutes within two weeks afterward. Co-chairs may call additional meetings or decide a virtual meeting is needed. The Administration must provide staff, and the Health Department must maintain a webpage with meeting dates, times, agendas, documents, and recordings. The law does not directly change household benefits or costs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Harry Bhandari

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Chisholm

    Republican • House

  • Bonnie Cullison

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Anne R. Kaiser

    Democratic • House

  • Kenneth Kerr

    Democratic • House

  • Nicholaus R. Kipke

    Republican • House

  • Lesley J. Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Morgan

    Republican • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa E. Reilly

    Republican • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Kathy Szeliga

    Republican • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 369 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 139 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/14/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 139 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 756

    5/20/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Conference Committee Report {483627/1 Adopted

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (139-1)

    4/7/2025House

  6. Conference Committee Report {483627/1 Adopted

    4/7/2025House

  7. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Kramer and Ready)

    4/7/2025House

  8. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/7/2025House

  9. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Kramer and Ready)

    4/7/2025Senate

  10. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/7/2025Senate

  11. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Bagnall, Hutchinson and Martinez)

    4/7/2025Senate

  12. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/7/2025Senate

  13. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  14. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Bagnall, Hutchinson and Martinez)

    4/5/2025House

  15. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/5/2025House

  16. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/5/2025House

  17. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  18. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2025Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments {313023/1 Adopted

    4/3/2025Senate

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    4/3/2025Senate

  21. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/18/2025Senate

  22. Referred Finance

    3/17/2025Senate

  23. Third Reading Passed (139-1)

    3/14/2025House

  24. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/13/2025House

  25. Favorable with Amendments {203526/1 Adopted

    3/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/13/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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