MarylandMaryland extends workgroup for deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people
Maryland gives its workgroup on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people more time to study their needs and submit recommendations by December 1, 2028.
What it does
Maryland’s workgroup must report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and lawmakers by December 1, 2028. It continues through December 31, 2028, instead of ending June 30, 2026.
Argument forExtra time could help the workgroup develop more useful recommendations for helping deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people get services.
Argument againstMoving the report deadline to December 2028 could leave lawmakers waiting longer for recommendations on service gaps and communication barriers.
More detail
Maryland extends the workgroup’s deadline to report its findings and the time it can continue working. The Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing studies services and communication barriers affecting these groups. The extension took effect July 1, 2026. The previous report deadline was June 1, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 656Became Law
- Apr 13Returned Passed
- Apr 13Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Apr 10Second Reading Passed
- Apr 10Favorable AdoptedMinor
- Apr 10Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentMinor
- Mar 27
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 16Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 12Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentMinor
- Mar 11Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Mar 10Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Mar 10Favorable with Amendments {Minor
- Mar 10Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthMinor
- Feb 27
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 13Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 4First Reading HealthIntroduced
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