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MarylandSB 00222026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment

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Signed by Governor

DisabledAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcAccountantsAttorney GeneralAuditors and AuditsAwareness and OutreachCommittees and CommissionsDisabilities, Department ofDisabilitiesEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.EthicsEvaluations and ReviewsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabNoticesPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcRecruitment and HiringReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Safety -see also- Occupational SafetySolicitationSports and RecreationState EmployeesTechnology -see also- AeroT; BioT; EnergyT; InfoT; MedT; etcTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcVulnerable Adults -see also- DevDisab; EldPers; PhysDisabWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Nonprofit foundations boost disability services

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Department may set up nonprofit foundations to support disability programs. Foundations can raise money and partner on projects for assistive technology, job supports, guaranteed loans, and accessible housing. They promote awareness, training, and workplace accommodations. The law allows help but does not promise specific grants or payments.

New accessible housing programs

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Maryland Department of Disabilities runs affordable and accessible housing programs. The Department coordinates and oversees these services. The law does not set dollar amounts or who exactly qualifies.

Foundations limited and no state liability

Beginning October 1, 2026, affiliated foundations are not state agencies. They cannot decide who is eligible for Department programs or set public policy, standards, or priorities. Any debts of a foundation are its own, not debts of the State or the Department.

Audits and safeguards for foundation money

Beginning October 1, 2026, each affiliated foundation must get an independent audit every year. A foundation without a current audit cannot ask for or receive donations, and the Department cannot accept its funds. Money from foundations goes into a separate special fund for the Department. Foundation gifts are supplemental and do not replace budgeted state funding.

Ethics rules for disability foundations

Beginning October 1, 2026, Department officials and employees may serve on boards of affiliated foundations. They cannot be paid by the foundation, but they can be reimbursed for real expenses if the Department and the board approve. The Department must write operating rules for each foundation and send them to the Attorney General and the State Ethics Commission for review. The Department must tell the Ethics Commission when an employee serves on a foundation board; the Commission has 30 days to raise concerns.

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: 216 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 4 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 90

    4/14/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (131-4)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/7/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {583523/1 Adopted

    4/7/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    4/7/2026House

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

    3/21/2026House

  10. Referred Appropriations

    2/13/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {573220/1 Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/9/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    1/14/2026Senate

  17. Pre-filed

    9/25/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

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  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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