Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law requires the Maryland Department of Health to fast‑track Medicaid eligibility determinations for people who received developmental disability services in another state and move to Maryland because a caretaker died or became incapacitated. The department must decide eligibility within 30 days and can start the review before the person becomes a resident, ensuring continued access to needed services.

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Hearings

• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 184
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
6. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
7. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 23, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
11. Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
12. Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Solomon · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Cullison
• Guzzone
• Hill
• Hutchinson
• Kaufman
• Kipke
• Lopez
• M. Morgan
• Martinez
• Reilly
• Rosenberg
• Ross
• Shetty
• Szeliga
• White Holland
• Woorman

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