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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Extending the deadline for the report of findings and recommendations from the Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing from June 1, 2025, to December 1, 2028; and extending the termination date for the Workgroup from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill extends the reporting deadline for the Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing from June 1, 2025, to December 1, 2028, and also extends the termination date of the Workgroup itself from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2028, allowing more time for the Workgroup to study and make recommendations on issues affecting these communities, including specialized case management services, educational and employment opportunities, advocacy, public awareness, and civic engagement.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Aaron Kaufman (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 656 (on 05/26/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Social Welfare
- ‐ Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0866?ys=2026RS | 02/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_656_hb0866t.pdf | 06/04/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0866_eee.pdf | 04/09/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0866t.pdf | 03/10/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 693723/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0866_69372301.pdf | 03/10/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0866_hlt.pdf | 03/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0866f.pdf | 02/04/2026 |
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