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MarylandSB 08602026 Regular SessionSenate

Department of Aging – Aging Resilience Fund – Establishment

Sponsored By: Craig J. Zucker (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ElderlySocial Services - GenerallyPublic HealthAging, Department ofAppropriationsBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCommunity Facilities and ServicesEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Elderly Persons (65+) -see also- Elder Abuse and NeglectHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesInterestMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.ReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Sports and RecreationWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New fund to strengthen senior services

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland creates the Aging Resilience Fund to support the Department of Aging. It is a separate, nonlapsing account. The State Treasurer holds it and invests it like other state money, and the Comptroller accounts for it. Interest stays in the Fund, which includes investment earnings, fees under this law, and other accepted money. The Fund can pay for partnership development and any Department programs, services, or activities that match its mission, and spending must follow the State budget. The Governor cannot cut a Fund appropriation approved by the General Assembly, and the Fund is exempt from interest sweeps to the General Fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joanne C. Benson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

  • Dawn Gile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin F. Kramer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Love

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 147 • No: 35

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 102 • No: 35 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 16

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (102-35)

    4/7/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Health

    4/3/2026House

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

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred Health

    3/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {213426/1 Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/18/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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