Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB809: 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 Comptroller, on or before July 1, 2028, to submit a final report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to certain committees.
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
- Nancy King (D, SD-039) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 705
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (100-35)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Health
- : Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Health
- : Third Reading Passed (45-0)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {583728/1 Adopted
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (100-35) (April 8, 2026): 100 yea, 35 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (45-0) (March 19, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB809?
- SB809 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study.
- What does SB809 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 SB809?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 705 (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB809?
- Nancy King (D, SD-039).
- Where is the official record for SB809?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0809?ys=2026RS
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