# Maryland SB 0530: Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places (Village Multigenerational Third Places Act)

Maryland SB 0530, Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places (Village Multigenerational Third Places Act), is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Shelly Hettleman (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-26 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 760) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland SB 0530
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places (Village Multigenerational Third Places Act)
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Last action: 2026-05-26, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 760
- Sponsor: Shelly Hettleman (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Elderly, Age -see also- Age of Maj; Children; Elderly; Inf&Tod.; etc, Aging, Department of, Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etc, Community Facilities and Services, Elderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and Neglect, Grants, Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf Homes, Leases and Rent, Nonprofit Organizations, Sports and Recreation
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (168 yes, 13 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Grants help seniors stay at home: benefit, medium. Beginning July 1, 2026, the Maryland Department of Aging gives grants to nonprofits and area agencies on aging. The money can start or grow programs that help seniors live at home. Covered help includes in‑home care, health management, care coordination, rides, and home safety fixes. Grants can als…
- Annual funding for aging‑in‑place grants: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, the Governor must include at least $100,000 each year in the budget for these grants. At least 20% of that funding supports senior villages. This creates a small statewide funding floor for aging‑in‑place services.
- Rules and timing for grant awards: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Aging must post grant opportunities at least 6 weeks before applications are due. To expand an existing program, applicants must show a dollar‑for‑dollar match for the amount requested. The Department sets award amounts after reviewing all eligible applican…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-07 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 123 | 13 | 2 |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 45 | 0 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-05-26: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 760
- 2026-04-08: Returned Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-07: Third Reading Passed (123-13) (House)
- 2026-04-03: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2026-04-03: Favorable Report by Health (House)
- 2026-03-25: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-03-20: Referred Health (House)
- 2026-03-19: Third Reading Passed (45-0) (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: First Reading Finance (Senate)

## Bill text

- Third Reading, 2026-05-26: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_760_sb0530t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-18: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0530t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-04: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0530f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_760_sb0530t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0530t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0530f.pdf)

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- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0530-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).