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MarylandSB 00222026 Regular SessionSenate

Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

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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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New foundations boost disability jobs and housing

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Department may set up one or more affiliated foundations. They can take donations from businesses, governments, nonprofits, and people, and the Department deposits the money in a separate special fund. Foundations can partner to expand assistive technology access, workplace training and accommodations, and integrated, affordable, accessible housing. These actions support Department programs and can increase access, but they do not create a new entitlement.

State expands disability housing programs

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Maryland Department of Disabilities runs affordable and accessible housing programs. The goal is more integrated, affordable, accessible homes in communities of choice. The law does not list specific payments or exact eligibility rules.

Strong guardrails on disability foundations

Beginning October 1, 2026, foundations are separate from the State, cannot set policy or eligibility, and their debts are not State debts. Each foundation must get an independent CPA audit every year; without a recent audit, it cannot solicit or receive funds, and the Department cannot accept its money. The Department must submit each foundation’s operating policies to the Attorney General and the State Ethics Commission for review. Department staff may serve on a foundation board without pay; approved expense reimbursement is allowed, and the Department must notify the Ethics Commission, which has 30 days to raise concerns. By September 1 each year, the Department reports who served and how the policies were carried out.

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: 2

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 4 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

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

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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