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Introduced
01/24/2020
01/24/2020
In Committee
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Passed
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Dead
Vetoed
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $100,000 for grants to certain nonprofit organizations and area agencies on aging to expand and establish aging-in-place programs for seniors; requiring at least 20% of the appropriated funding be used to support senior villages; and altering the definition of "aging-in-place program" to include programs that enable individuals to not only remain in their own home but to safely participate in a community regardless of age, income or ability level.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Governor to include at least $100,000 in the annual budget for grants to nonprofit organizations and area agencies on aging to expand and establish aging-in-place programs for seniors. At least 20% of the funding must be used to support senior villages, which are local, member-driven, nonprofit organizations that help community members age in place by fostering social connections and coordinating volunteer help at home. The bill also alters the definition of "aging-in-place program" to include programs that enable individuals to not only remain in their own home but to safely participate in a community regardless of age, income, or ability level.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (on 05/07/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0498?ys=2020RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/hb0498_fin.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 454160/2 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2020RS/amds/bil_0008/hb0498_45416002.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0498t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/hb0498_app.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0498f.pdf |
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