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HB 214

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Human Services - Maryland Assistive Technology Program - Establishment

Sponsor: Chair, Appropriations CommitteeCommittee: AppropriationsSubject: DisabledStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Maryland Assistive Technology Program in the Department of Disabilities; providing the purpose of the Program is to increase access to assistive technology services and devices for individuals with disabilities, support the State's efforts to provide assistive technology services and devices to persons with disabilities of all ages, including underrepresented populations, and ensure statewide access to assistive technology lending libraries; establishing the Assistive Technology Services Fund; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 15Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBresnahan, TammyAARP MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVMoore, TonaeyalobbyistCASH Campaign of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVRubinstein, GabrielDisability Rights MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVArias, DianelobbyistMaryland Catholic ConferenceWritten (PDF)
FAVKelter, ChrisMaryland Centers for Independent LivingWritten (PDF)
FAVBeatty, CarolMaryland Department of DisabilitiesOral
FAVBerrong, LoriMaryland Department of DisabilitiesOral
FAVBlackfield, AnneMaryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)Written (PDF)
FAVLondon, RachelMaryland Developmental Disabilities CouncilWritten (PDF)
FAVLarsen, SusanMaryland Technology Assistant Program (MDTAP)Written (PDF)
FAVAshinghurst, ErinIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVBrace, DevraIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVChair, Appropriations Committee, Chair, Appropriations CommitteeIndividualOral
FAVKolp, AndeIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVYork, KatieIndividualPosition only

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMoore, TonaeyaCASH Campaign of MarylandRegistered for: CASH Campaign of Maryland
FAVArias, DianeMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference