MarylandSB 07212026 Regular SessionSenate

Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)

Sponsored By: Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic)

In Committee

Public HealthAdministrative AgenciesApplicants and ApplicationsDeath -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathDependents -see also- Minors; Vulnerable AdultsDevelopmental DisabilitiesEmergencies -see also- PandemicsHealth, Department ofHome Care Services -see also- Respite CareInterstate AffairsKinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansMedical AssistanceMedical TreatmentsParents and GuardiansPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstPRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipTimeWaivers

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jeff Waldstreicher
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 42 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
4/9/2026House
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
4/8/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4/8/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {163520/1 Adopted
4/8/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
4/8/2026Senate
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2026Senate
First Reading Finance
2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

Third Reading
4/8/2026
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First Reading
2/6/2026
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