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MarylandSB 03052026 Regular SessionSenate

Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension

Sponsored By: Shelly Hettleman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyAppropriationsCrime Prevention and Policy, Governor's Office ofGovernorGrantsIncarcerated IndividualsJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabMotor Vehicle RepairNonprofit OrganizationsPrerelease and ReentryRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)SunsetWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Funding for auto repair training after prison

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state funds auto repair training for people leaving prison. For fiscal years 2026–2029, the Governor may include $1,000,000 each year for operating grants. The money is used only to train formerly incarcerated people in automotive repair. To qualify for grants, a nonprofit must train at least 50 incarcerated or formerly incarcerated people each year, offer a nationally recognized auto repair certificate, and place at least 50% of eligible participants in paid auto repair jobs. The program authority ends June 30, 2029.

Rules for nonprofits getting training grants

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services runs the grant program. A nonprofit that gets a grant must file a yearly report to the Executive Director. The report must show how grant money was spent, how many people were served, and outcome measures. These rules stay in effect through June 30, 2029.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Democratic • Senate

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 140 • No: 35

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 34 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (98-34)

    4/10/2026House

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  6. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/8/2026House

  7. Referred Judiciary

    3/6/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-1)

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {663021/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/2/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/21/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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