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MarylandSB 00962026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans - Terminology - Active Service Members

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesGrantsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.Veterans

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More mental health help for military families

The law provides grants to local nonprofits to grow behavioral health care for service members, veterans, and their families. Beginning October 1, 2026, eligible nonprofits can get funding if their mission is behavioral health or serving service members, veterans, or their families. Eligible people for services include service members (not just active duty), veterans, spouses, children, and stepchildren. This expands access to care and does not give direct cash to households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 336

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Health

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2026House

  7. Referred Health

    2/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Finance

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.

    1/19/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    8/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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