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Bills/2026 Regular Session

HB 278

EnactedCrossfile SB 113
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Human Services - Department of Aging and Commission on Aging (The Longevity Ready Maryland Act)

Sponsor: Chair, Health CommitteeCommittee: HealthSubject: ElderlyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 93 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Secretary of Aging to lead implementation of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan which is a multisector plan on aging that transforms programs, services, policies, institutions, and systems to address the growing population of older adults in the State; requiring the Department to maintain a publicly accessible resource on the Department's website for monitoring implementation of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan; and requiring the Department of Aging to staff the Commission on Aging.

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Testimony (29)

MGA witness list
FAV 20FavorableFWA 9Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVWestrick, SaralobbyistAARP MarylandOral + Written (PDF)
FAVPeters, MeganlobbyistAlzheimer's AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVTwesigye, KayendaBaltimore County GovernmentWritten (PDF)
FAVCiborowski, AllisonLeadingAge MarylandOral
FAVWoodward, LizMD Department of AgingOral
FAVMurphy, MorganMD Dept of Veterans AffairsWritten (PDF)
FAVDoyle, RobertMD Federation of NARFE SLCWritten (PDF)
FAVO'Day, GarrettlobbyistMaryland Catholic ConferenceWritten (PDF)
FAVLynch, MeghanMaryland Department of HealthWritten (PDF)
FAVThemelis, NinaMayor's Office of Government RelationsWritten (PDF)
FAVArchersmith, StephanieMeals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.Oral
FAVGeddes, AnnlobbyistMental Health Association of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVProctor, KaressaNASW MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVCarter, Alita-GeriQualequity AccessWritten (PDF)
FAVChair, Health Committee, Chair, Health CommitteeIndividualOral
FAVCrespo, VirginialobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVGreenfield, AaronlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVKauffman, DannalobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVMcEvoy, OwenlobbyistIndividualOral
FWABrown-Burnett, GloriaDepartment of Human ServicesWritten (PDF)
FWAAnderson, JimmyDeputy Secretary, MD Department of Veterans and Military FamiliesOral + Written (PDF)
FWAWhite, MarcelinelobbyistEconomic Action MarylandWritten (PDF)
FWAWisniewski, MollyMaryland Commission on CaregivingWritten (PDF)
FWACrawley, JenniferMaryland Department of AgingOral
FWARoques, CarmelMaryland Department of AgingOral + Written (PDF)
FWABlackfield, AnneMaryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)Written (PDF)
FWAPeters, MeganlobbyistMaryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN)Written (PDF)
FWACiekot, AnnlobbyistPublic Policy PartnersOral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

AARP MarylandFAV 1
Alzheimer's AssociationFAV 1
Baltimore County GovernmentFAV 1
Department of Human ServicesFWA 1
Deputy Secretary, MD Department of Veterans and Military FamiliesFWA 1
Economic Action MarylandFWA 1
LeadingAge MarylandFAV 1
Maryland Catholic ConferenceFAV 1
Maryland Commission on CaregivingFWA 1
Maryland Department of AgingFWA 2
Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD)FWA 1
Maryland Department of HealthFAV 1
Maryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN)FWA 1
Mayor's Office of Government RelationsFAV 1
MD Department of AgingFAV 1
MD Dept of Veterans AffairsFAV 1
MD Federation of NARFE SLCFAV 1
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.FAV 1
Mental Health Association of MarylandFAV 1
NASW MarylandFAV 1
Public Policy PartnersFWA 1
Qualequity AccessFAV 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVWestrick, SaraAARP MarylandRegistered for: AARP Maryland
FAVPeters, MeganAlzheimer's AssociationRegistered for: Alzheimer's Association
FAVO'Day, GarrettMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference
FAVGeddes, AnnMental Health Association of MarylandRegistered for: Mental Health Association of Maryland; Maryland Coalition of Families
FAVCrespo, VirginiaRegistered for: Maryland Retired School Personnel Association
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
FAVGreenfield, AaronRegistered for: BTS Bioenergy; Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Inc.; Embassy of Japan; Ernst & Young, LLP; FEi Systems; Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake…
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…
FAVMcEvoy, OwenRegistered for: Arctaris Impact Investors; Couloir Ventures, Inc.; Dahong Shuxing, LLC; David Strategic Development; Fairfield Marley Station LP; Ihsan Farms…
FWAWhite, MarcelineEconomic Action MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition
FWAPeters, MeganMaryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN)Registered for: Alzheimer's Association
FWACiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…