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MD SB199
MD SB199Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund - Eligible Companions
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a grant from the Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund to provide opportunities to participate in certain water-dependent activities for eligible companions of individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans.
AI Summary
This bill expands the purpose of the Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund to include opportunities for "eligible companions," defined as accompanying family members or direct support professionals of individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans, to participate in water-dependent activities like sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and surfing. The bill also clarifies that grants from this fund, which is administered by the Department of Disabilities, can be awarded to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide these activities not only for individuals with disabilities and service-disabled veterans but also for their eligible companions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred Environment and Transportation (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0199?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0199t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 193825/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0199_19382501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0199_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0199f.pdf |
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