Bill > HB938

This bill modifies Maryland's laws regarding governing bodies of continuing care providers, which are facilities that provide long-term care and housing for seniors or individuals with specific care needs. The bill specifically addresses situations where a provider has only one subscriber (a person who receives services from the facility) on its governing body. In such cases, the bill requires the governing body to authorize an alternate subscriber who can attend all meetings and vote only if the regular subscriber is unable to fulfill their duties. The alternate subscriber must be selected using the same standards as other governing body members and must be a subscriber at a facility in the state. Additionally, the governing body must consult with the resident association before the alternate subscriber officially joins, and the alternate subscriber may report on non-confidential deliberations and actions to the resident association. The bill also slightly adjusts the effective date of these changes to January 1, 2026, providing clarity and consistency for continuing care providers in implementing these new requirements for governing body membership.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0938?ys=2025RS