Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB915: Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care
Status: Passed one chamber, April 13, 2026
Establishing the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care to identify the types of resources available for youth who have aged out of foster care to help them achieve self-sufficiency, determine the effectiveness of currently available resources and identify the challenges with current services and programs offered before a youth ages out of the system; and requiring the Workgroup to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by June 1, 2027, to the General Assembly.
What the bill says
An act concerning Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care FOR the purpose of establishing the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care; and generally relating to the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care.
From the engrossed text, March 22, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care FOR the purpose of establishing the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care; and generally relating to the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care. SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That: (a) There is a Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care. (b) The Workgroup consists of the following (2) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the State Superintendent's designee; (3) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary's designee; (4) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary's designee; and (5) the following members, appointed by the Governor: EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *hb0915* HOUSE BILL (i) 15 individuals who are at least 18 years old and under the age of 25 years, 2. are currently aging out of foster care; or 3. are members of the Department of Human Services' Youth Advisory Board; and (ii) a representative 2. the Legal Aid Bureau; 3. the Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth; 4. the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; 5. the Maryland Chapter of the National …
Sponsors
- Terri Hill (D, HD-012) · primary sponsor
- Jamila Woods (D, HD-026)
- Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
- Lauren Arikan (R, 7B)
- Michael Griffith (R, HD-035B)
- Dana Jones (D, HD-030)
- Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
- Susan McComas (R, HD-034B)
- Cheryl Pasteur (D, HD-011)
- Teresa Reilly (R, HD-035B)
- Deni Taveras (D, 47B)
- Kym Taylor (D, 23)
Latest actions
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable
- : Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- : Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Judicial Proceedings
- : Third Reading Passed (136-1)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {443329/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
- : Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (136-1) (March 23, 2026): 136 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Disabilities, Reports, Community Facilities and Services, Committees and Commissions, Sunset, Health, Transportation, Education
Common questions
- What is HB915?
- HB915 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care.
- What does HB915 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care FOR the purpose of establishing the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care; and generally relating to the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care.
- What is the status of HB915?
- Passed one chamber as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading Passed (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB915?
- Terri Hill (D, HD-012), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB915?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0915?ys=2026RS
Source: official Maryland record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.