Bill > HB278

This bill, known as the Longevity Ready Maryland Act, requires the Secretary of Aging to lead the implementation of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan, which is a comprehensive strategy designed to transform programs, services, policies, institutions, and systems to address the growing population of older adults in Maryland. The bill also mandates that the Department of Aging maintain a publicly accessible resource on its website for monitoring the progress of this plan and requires the Department to provide staffing for the Commission on Aging. The Longevity Ready Maryland Plan itself is defined as a multisector plan on aging that aims to streamline and innovate aging services to support older adults in leading independent and dignified lives in their homes and communities. The bill also updates the composition and responsibilities of the Commission on Aging, ensuring it reflects diverse representation and actively advises the Secretary on the implementation and updates of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan.