Human Services - Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council - Legal Status

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 bill amends the Human Services code to state that the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council is a tax‑exempt body politic and corporate and an instrumentality of the state. It confirms the council’s role in working with Centers for Independent Living on the State Plan and carrying out duties required by the federal Rehabilitation Act. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 19, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 229
2. Apr 7, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 31, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Mar 30, 2026Favorable Report by Finance
6. Mar 9, 2026Referred Finance
7. Mar 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 5, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 4, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
10. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Feb 4, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

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Bill text

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