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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Public Health - Mental Health Advance Directives - Awareness and Statewide Database [SB-994]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop and implement a public awareness campaign to encourage the use of mental health advance directives in the State; and requiring the Behavioral Health Administration to study the feasibility and cost of establishing a centralized statewide database of mental health advance directives and report the findings of the study to certain committees of the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2022.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/29/2022
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Public Health - Mental Health Advance Directives - Awareness and Statewide Database [HB-1467]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop and implement a public awareness campaign to encourage the use of mental health advance directives in the State; and requiring the Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System in the Behavioral Health Administration to establish and maintain a centralized statewide database of mental health advance directives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/26/2022
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Department of Veterans Affairs - Burial in State Veterans' Cemeteries - Spouses and Dependents [HB-1251]
Prohibiting the Department of Veterans Affairs from charging the cost for opening and closing the burial plot when burying a spouse or dependent of a veteran at a State veterans' cemetery.
Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Patterson
Hearing 3/08 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) [HB-1367]
Establishing the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; providing that the purpose of the Fund is to support the Maryland Department of Health in studying the effectiveness of and improving access to alternative therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans; and requiring the Governor to include, for fiscal year 2024, in the annual budget bill an appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Seth Howard
Third Reading Passed (136-0) on 04/11/2022
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State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations (ITLMs for Homeless Veterans Act) [HB-1257]
Authorizing the Director of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to issue certain fraternal organizations a license for not more than five instant ticket lottery machines; providing that proceeds from instant ticket lottery machine sales by a fraternal organization are to be distributed in a certain manner; and declaring the intent of the General Assembly that the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency solicit proposals from multiple vendors for the lease or purchase of instant ticket lottery machines under the Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel
First Reading Ways And Means on 02/11/2022
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General Provisions - LGBTQ Veterans - Honorable Discharge (Restoration of Honor Act) [HB-1380]
Defining "honorable discharge" with respect to any State program of benefits, rights, or privileges applicable to a veteran to include certain discharge that is less than honorable; requiring a veteran to submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs documentation that provides the basis for the veteran's discharge; and requiring the Secretary to adopt certain regulations to determine whether an individual qualifies as an honorably discharged veteran.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 422 on 05/16/2022
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Veterans Affairs - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program - Veterans Advocacy and Education Act [SB-654]
Altering the name of the Outreach and Advocacy Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs to be the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program; requiring the Program, in collaboration with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access education and training benefits to which they are entitled; altering certain responsibilities of the director of the Program; repealing a requirement that the Department develop and maintain a certain database of veterans; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 73 on 04/12/2022
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) [SB-709]
Establishing the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund to support the study of the effectiveness of and improving access to alternative therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries in veterans; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the appropriate uses of and findings and recommendations from studies funded by the Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 731 on 05/29/2022
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Commission to Study the Health Care Workforce Crisis in Maryland - Establishment [HB-625]
Establishing the Commission to Study the Health Care Workforce Crisis in Maryland to examine certain areas related to health care workforce shortages in the State, including the extent of the workforce shortage, short-term solutions to the workforce shortage, future health care workforce needs, and the relationship between the Maryland Department of Health and the health occupations boards; and requiring the Commission to submit its final report to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 31, 2023.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ariana Kelly
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 707 on 05/29/2022
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Veterans Affairs - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program - Veterans Advocacy and Education Act [HB-279]
Altering the name of the Outreach and Advocacy Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs to be the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program; requiring the Program, in collaboration with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access education and training benefits to which they are entitled; altering certain responsibilities of the director of the Program; repealing a requirement that the Department develop and maintain a certain database of veterans; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 72 on 04/12/2022
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Maryland Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) [SB-236]
Establishing the CAM for Veterans Grant Program to provide grants to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or stress for financial assistance to obtain complementary and alternative medicine(CAM); requiring the Maryland Veterans Trust to implement and administer the Program; requiring the Trust to expend money from the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund to provide grants for the Program; and requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt certain regulations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Salling
Hearing Canceled on 01/21/2022
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State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations (ITLMs for Homeless Veterans Act) [SB-155]
Authorizing the Director of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to issue certain fraternal organizations a license for not more than five instant ticket lottery machines; providing that 10% of the proceeds from instant ticket lottery machine sales by a fraternal organization go to the Homelessness Solutions Program to assist veterans and their families; and declaring the intent of the General Assembly that the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency solicit proposals from multiple vendors for instant ticket lottery machines.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young
Third Reading Passed (46-0) on 03/31/2022
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Veterans Affairs – Office of Communications and Public Affairs – Veterans Advocacy and Education Act [SB-948]
Altering the name of the Outreach and Advocacy Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs to be the Office of Communications and Public Affairs; requiring the Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access certain benefits; altering certain responsibilities of the director of the Office; repealing a certain requirement that the Department develop and maintain a certain database of veterans in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier
Rereferred To Health And Government Operations on 04/06/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Veterans Affairs – Office of Communications and Public Affairs – Veterans Advocacy and Education Act [HB-1358]
Altering the name of the Outreach and Advocacy Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs to be the Office of Communications and Public Affairs; requiring the Office, in collaboration with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, to actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access certain benefits; altering certain responsibilities of the director of the Office; repealing a certain requirement that the Department develop and maintain a certain database of veterans in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Rogers
Rereferred To Health And Government Operations on 04/06/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Maryland Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) [SB-656]
Establishing the CAM for Veterans Grant Program to provide grants to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or stress for financial assistance to obtain certain medical treatments; requiring the Maryland Veterans Trust to implement and administer the Program; requiring the Trust to expend money from the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund to provide grants for the Program; and requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt certain regulations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Salling
Referred Health And Government Operations on 03/16/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Maryland Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) [HB-874]
Establishing the CAM for Veterans Grant Program to provide grants to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety depression, or stress for financial assistance to obtain certain medical treatments; requiring the Maryland Veterans Trust to implement and administer the Program; requiring the Trust to expend money from the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund to provide grants for the Program; and requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt certain regulations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Cox
Hearing 3/03 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/12/2021
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Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions [HB-660]
Defining the terms "service dog", "support dog", and "therapy horse" for the purposes of the law governing the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs; defining "service dog" as one that is individually trained to perform certain tasks for the benefit of individuals with certain disabilities; defining "support dog" as one that is individually trained to provide certain support services; and defining "therapy horse" to include one that is deemed appropriate for interactions with veterans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Chisholm
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 307 on 05/18/2021
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Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans - Notification, Disposition, and Reporting [HB-604]
Specifying that the purpose for which licensed funeral establishments and holders of certain permits are authorized to transfer unclaimed cremains of a veteran or an eligible dependent to a veterans service organization under certain circumstances is for the appropriate disposition of the cremains; requiring a funeral establishment or crematory to transfer certain cremains to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of the appropriate disposition of the cremains; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 338 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Funeral Establishments and Crematories – Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans – Notification, Disposition, and Reporting [SB-180]
Specifying that the purpose for which licensed funeral establishments and holders of certain permits are authorized to transfer unclaimed cremains of a veteran or an eligible dependent to a veterans service organization under certain circumstances is for the appropriate disposition of the cremains; requiring a funeral establishment or crematory to transfer certain cremains to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of the appropriate disposition of the cremains; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 339 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions [SB-284]
Defining the terms "service dog", "support dog", and "therapy horse" for the purposes of the law governing the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs; defining "service dog" as one that is individually trained to perform certain tasks for the benefit of individuals with certain disabilities; defining "support dog" as one that is individually trained to provide certain support services; and defining "therapy horse" as one that is deemed appropriate for interactions with veterans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 308 on 05/18/2021