Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1280: Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
Requiring the University of Maryland, College Park, with assistance from the Department of Human Services, to conduct a feasibility study for establishing and operating the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program; and requiring the University of Maryland, College Park, to submit a final report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly by July 1, 2028.
What the bill says
An act concerning Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study FOR the purpose of requiring the Office of the Comptroller University of Maryland, College Park, with assistance from the Department of Human Services, to conduct a certain feasibility study for establishing and operating the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program; and generally relating to a feasibility study for the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program.
From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study FOR the purpose of requiring the Office of the Comptroller University of Maryland, College Park, with assistance from the Department of Human Services, to conduct a certain feasibility study for establishing and operating the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program; and generally relating to a feasibility study for the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program. SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That: (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Caregiver" means an individual who provides care or support to a qualified family member. (3) "Department" means the Department of Human Services. (4) "Qualified family member" means an individual who: (i) requires assistance with one or more daily living activities, as certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; and (ii) 1. is at least 60 years old and is cared for by an adult relative or informal caregiver who is at least 18 years old; 2. has Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder and is cared for by an adult relative or informal caregiver who is at least 18 years old; 3. is a child with developmental or functional disabilities and is cared for by a parent, grandparent, or other relative; or 4. is an adult with …
Sponsors
- Greg Wims (D, 39) · primary sponsor
- Coley, Derrick (D, 24)
- Charlotte Crutchfield (D, 19)
- Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
- Susan McComas (R, HD-034B)
- Joe Vogel (D, 17)
- Sarah Wolek (D, 16)
- Caylin Young (D, 45)
- Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
- Heather Bagnall (D, 33C)
- Bonnie Cullison (D, 19)
- Pam Guzzone (D, HD-013)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 704
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (45-0)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Finance
- : Referred Finance
- : Third Reading Passed (99-34)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {163821/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (45-0) (April 6, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (99-34) (March 18, 2026): 99 yea, 34 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1280?
- HB1280 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study.
- What does HB1280 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study FOR the purpose of requiring the Office of the Comptroller University of Maryland, College Park, with assistance from the Department of Human Services, to conduct a certain feasibility study for establishing and operating the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program; and generally relating to a feasibility study for the Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program.
- What is the status of HB1280?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 704 (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1280?
- Greg Wims (D, 39), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1280?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1280?ys=2026RS
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