MarylandMaryland law orders study of monthly payments for caregivers
Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland requires a study of a possible monthly payment program for caregivers of certain family members.
What it does
Maryland requires a study of a possible program that would pay caregivers monthly for each dependent in their care. This law does not itself provide payments.
Argument forStudying possible payment amounts, costs, and economic effects could help lawmakers weigh caregiver support against the cost to the state.
Argument againstPlanning the program could take agency staff time and money, even if no payment program is later established.
More detail
The law requires a study of whether to establish and run a monthly payment program for caregivers. A qualified family member must need help with daily activities, as certified by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The definition covers certain older adults, people with Alzheimer’s or related disorders, and children or adults with developmental or functional disabilities cared for by relatives or informal caregivers. The study concerns monthly payments for each dependent cared for; this law does not itself provide payments. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. The printed text does not clearly establish the report deadline or when the law ends.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 704Became Law
- Apr 7Returned Passed
- Apr 6Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Mar 31Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Mar 30Favorable Report by FinanceMinor
- Mar 19Referred FinanceMinor
- Mar 18Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Mar 17Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Mar 17Favorable with Amendments {Minor
- Mar 16Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthMinor
- Mar 5
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 13Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 12First Reading HealthIntroduced
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