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MarylandSB 05552026 Regular SessionSenate

Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit

Sponsored By: Antonio Hayes (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAging, Department ofAwareness and OutreachCognitive DisabilitiesCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationDisparityEthnic AffairsEvaluations and ReviewsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Health Planning and Cost ReviewJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical Testing and DiagnosisMedical TreatmentsRacial Matters -see also- Ethnic Affairs; MinoritiesReimbursementsReportsStandards and Best Practices

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New provider toolkit for dementia care

By October 1, 2027, the Health Department must set up a Provider Resource Toolkit for dementia care with the Department of Aging and experts. It includes risk factors, early detection tools, person-centered care, care planning, billing codes and reimbursement info, referrals, treatment guidance, and training. The Department promotes the toolkit across managed care plans, hospitals, clinics, schools, and professional groups. Starting January 1, 2028, the Department reviews and updates the toolkit every year.

New state program for dementia care

Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland creates the Dementia Services and Brain Health Program in the Health Department. The Program leads statewide brain health and dementia work and runs the State Plan. It reports to the Alzheimer’s Council every quarter on its activities. The Program, with the Department of Aging, provides staff support to the Council and can ask other public health groups for help. The Council examines how ready providers are to deliver dementia care and identifies how the State can help them improve.

Guaranteed funding for dementia leadership

The Governor must include minimum yearly funding for the Program Director and the Alzheimer’s Council. The amounts are at least $71,400 (FY2023), $83,000 (FY2024), $85,300 (FY2025), $87,600 (FY2026), and $89,900 (FY2027 and later). This money supports program leadership and Council operations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Antonio Hayes

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 221 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {883220/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    4/3/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  10. Referred Health

    3/20/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {703720/1 Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/18/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/9/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    2/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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