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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Department of Transportation - Urban Tree Program - Establishment [SB-359]
Requiring the Department of Transportation to develop an urban tree program to replace trees removed during the construction of certain transportation projects; requiring the Department to consult with businesses, community representatives, local governments, and residents in developing the program; requiring the program to provide for the replacement of trees in areas affected by construction of a transportation facility project with priority given to those affected by environmental justice issues or the heat island effect; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 294 on 05/18/2021
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Suicide Treatment Improvements Act [HB-442]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide training for certain staff who assist callers on a certain hotline to ensure that the staff are able to provide counseling for suicidal persons who may be in crisis; requiring certain facilities to ensure that suicidal patients and patients who have attempted suicide are treated in a certain manner; requiring certain facilities to ensure that certain staff act in a certain manner and receive certain training; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Lewis Young
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/20/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Montgomery County – Alcoholic Beverages – Seating Requirements MC 11–21 [HB-430]
Repealing requirements for a minimum seating capacity of 200 and maximum seating capacity of 1,499 individuals for a BWL Community Performing Arts Facility license for alcoholic beverages in Montgomery County.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 532 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Public Health - Healthy Maryland Program - Establishment [HB-534]
Establishing the Healthy Maryland Program as a public corporation and a unit of State government; stating that the General Assembly finds that millions of dollars have been diverted or wasted as part of a multipayer health care system; stating that it is the intent of the General Assembly that Healthy Maryland be established to provide comprehensive universal health coverage for every Maryland resident and be funded by certain revenue; establishing the Healthy Maryland Board and the Healthy Maryland Public Advisory Committee; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero
Hearing 3/11 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/11/2021
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Maryland Department of Health – Residential Service Agencies – Training Requirements [SB-275]
Requiring each residential service agency, beginning July 1, 2022, to ensure that within 45 days of the start of employment individuals receive training relating to dementia; providing that certain training may be provided by a certain supervisory staff member; providing that a residential service agency is not required to provide certain individuals certain training under certain circumstances; requiring a person who provides certain training to issue a certification of completion to each individual who completes the training; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 488 on 05/30/2021
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Department of Transportation - Urban Tree Program - Establishment [HB-80]
Requiring the Department of Transportation to develop an urban tree program to replace trees removed during the construction of certain transportation projects; requiring the Department to consult with businesses, community representatives, local governments, and residents in developing the program; requiring the program to provide for the replacement of trees in areas affected by construction of a transportation facility project with priority given to those affected by environmental justice issues or the heat island effect; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lorig Charkoudian
Hearing 1/21 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Creating Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs [HB-15]
Establishing the Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, subject to the availability of funding, to create a network of neighborhood-based centers providing immigrant services, assist law enforcement in combatting crimes against immigrants, and promote civic and economic participation among immigrant communities; requiring the Director to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by June 15 each year describing calls received by the Office, the number of immigrants assisted and all other relevant information; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseline Pena-Melnyk
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 674 on 05/30/2021
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Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients and Homeless Youth - Alterations and Reports [SB-155]
Repealing a certain provision of law requiring a financial aid administrator to verify certain information under certain circumstances; altering the method by which a financial administrator at a public institution of higher education is required to verify that a certain youth is a homeless youth; providing that a certain youth who receives a tuition exemption is entitled to priority consideration for on-campus housing; requiring a certain public institution to designate a certain homeless and foster student liaison; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 257 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients and Homeless Youth - Alterations and Reports [HB-216]
Repealing a certain provision of law requiring a financial aid administrator to verify certain information under certain circumstances; altering the method by which a financial administrator at a public institution of higher education is required to verify that a certain youth is a homeless youth; providing that a foster care recipient or a homeless youth who receives a tuition exemption is a priority for on-campus housing; requiring a public institution to designate a certain homeless and foster student liaison; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Geraldine Valentino-Smith
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 256 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland Health Equity Resource Act [SB-172]
Establishing a Pathways to Health Equity Program in the Community Health Resources Commission to provide the foundation and guidance for a permanent Health Equity Resource Community program; requiring the Program to provide grant funding to reduce health disparities, improve health outcomes, improve access to primary care, promote primary and secondary prevention services, and reduce health care costs; requiring the Commission to establish Health Equity Resource Communities to target State resources to certain areas for certain purposes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 741 on 05/30/2021
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Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program [HB-396]
Authorizing the establishment of an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program by a community-based organization to provide a place for the consumption of preobtained drugs, provide sterile needles, administer first aid, and provide certain other services; providing that the Maryland Department of Health may approve not more than six programs, with two in urban areas, two in suburban areas, and two in rural areas, that operate at a single location in an area with a high incidence of drug use; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseline Pena-Melnyk
Hearing 3/11 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/16/2021
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Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 [SB-3]
Altering the health care services the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, subject to a certain limitation, is required to provide through telehealth; requiring that certain services provided under the Program include certain counseling and treatment; prohibiting the Program from excluding from coverage a behavioral health care service provided to a recipient in person solely because the service may be provided through telehealth; requiring the Maryland Health Care Commission to submit a certain report on telehealth; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 1/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Public Safety - Law Enforcement Diversion Programs [HB-271]
Authorizing the establishment of law enforcement diversion programs in partnership with local behavioral health authorities; authorizing the participation of certain individuals; authorizing certain providers to provide case management including peer recovery support approaches; requiring certain planning for the implementation of certain programs; requiring the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to submit a report on the number of law enforcement encounters resulting in a behavioral health services referral; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Ebersole
Hearing 3/18 At 12:30 P.m. on 03/08/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Creating Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs [SB-85]
Creating the Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, subject to the availability of funding, to establish a network of neighborhood-based centers providing immigrant services, assist law enforcement in combatting crimes against immigrants, and promote civic and economic participation among immigrants; requiring the Director to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by June 15 each year describing calls received by the Office, the number of immigrants assisted, and all other relevant information; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 675 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatrist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Telemedicine Reimbursement - Sunset Termination [HB-191]
Repealing the termination provisions for certain provisions of law relating to the eligibility of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide Assertive Community Treatment or mobile treatment services to Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients in a home or community-based setting through telemedicine to receive reimbursement for the health care services from the Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ariana Kelly
Hearing 1/27 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatrist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Telemedicine Reimbursement - Sunset Termination [SB-56]
Repealing the termination provisions for certain provisions of law relating to the eligibility of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide Assertive Community Treatment or mobile treatment services to Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients in a home or community-based setting through telemedicine to receive reimbursement for the health care services from the Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adelaide Eckardt
Hearing 1/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services (Self-Direction Act) [HB-318]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to increase by a certain amount certain funding to certain recipients of services funded through the Developmental Disabilities Administration under certain circumstances; requiring the Developmental Disabilities Administration to provide certain recipients of services certain options and services under certain circumstances; establishing the State Advisory Council on Self-Directed Services; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Lewis Young
Hearing 1/26 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Office of the Attorney General - Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Coordinator [SB-317]
Establishing that certain individuals have a right to legal representation in certain immigration proceedings; establishing the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Coordinator in the Office of the Attorney General to manage services and resources in order to provide all covered individuals with access to certain legal representation; requiring the Coordinator to designate appropriate community groups to provide outreach and education services to individuals and communities impacted by immigration detention; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Hearing 1/27 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
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Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Tenant Rights and Protections (Tenant Protection Act of 2021) [HB-50]
Requiring a landlord to make a certain disclosure to prospective tenants if the landlord uses a ratio utility billing system; requiring that a certain lease provision is unenforceable if a landlord fails to make a certain disclosure; requiring a landlord to provide a tenant with information to document a bill for certain utilities; providing that a tenant organization has the right of free assembly in certain areas within an apartment facility during reasonable hours and on reasonable notice to the landlord; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart
Hearing 1/26 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Public Safety - Local Youth Violence Review Committees [HB-93]
Authorizing a county to establish a local youth violence review committee to prevent violence and homicides involving youth assailants and youth victims by promoting cooperation among certain agencies, providing youth services, determining the causes of youth violence, and recommending certain changes; specifying that certain officials may organize a local youth violence review committee; providing the committee with access to certain information; providing that certain records obtained by the committee are confidential; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shaneka Henson
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/18/2021