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MarylandSB 02122025 Regular SessionSenate

Department of Aging - Aging Services - Program Repeal and Consolidation

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsElderlyAdministrative AgenciesAging, Department ofAnnotated Code of MarylandAwareness and OutreachCommittees and CommissionsCommunity Facilities and ServicesElderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Goods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesHuman Services, Department ofIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Standards and Best PracticesTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Three senior care program requirements end

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland repeals the laws requiring Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy, and Congregate Housing Services. Current enrollees may lose services provided under those laws. The replacement system does not require an assisted living subsidy or guarantee the same services.

Care transition plans for enrolled seniors

Beginning June 1, 2025, Maryland’s Department of Aging must work with stakeholders, including area agencies, to design the consolidated program. People enrolled at transition in Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy, or Congregate Housing Services must receive an assessment. The appropriate area agency on aging must assess each person’s needs and determine an individual transition plan. That plan may continue services or offer another way to maintain appropriate care; identical services are not guaranteed.

Coordinated long-term support for seniors

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland’s Department of Aging must coordinate long-term support for older adults who need it. The system helps seniors stay in a place they choose, with a focus on those at risk of institutional care. Services may include care plans, home repairs, personal care, meals, transportation, adult day services, and an assisted living subsidy. Help may also address hazards to housing or services, including climate risks; no service or benefit amount is guaranteed. Participating groups must meet Department standards, and local or regional plans must align with the state plan and coordinate care.

Local service entry points for seniors

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland’s Department of Aging replaces the interagency committee as the lead coordinator of aging services. Each area agency on aging must run a local entry point under Department oversight. These hubs take requests, connect older adults to services, track outcomes, and arrange long-term care assessments. They provide information about transportation, meals, housing, financial help, health insurance counseling, respite care, and other supports. When possible, each hub must be in a senior center and open at least five days a week.

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: 178 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 34

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    3/31/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/31/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Health and Government Operations

    3/28/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/15/2025House

  7. Referred Health and Government Operations

    2/7/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/6/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/4/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {373427/1 Adopted

    2/4/2025Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/3/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 1/22 at 3:45 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    1/8/2025Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/28/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

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  • Third Reading

    2/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

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