Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Extension

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

HB 866 moves the Workgroup’s report due date to Dec 1 2028 and pushes its termination to Dec 31 2028. It also requires the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to have at least three specialized case‑manager positions, to provide case‑management services, hold public town halls, and coordinate with other agencies. The goal is to improve advocacy and service delivery for deaf, deaf‑blind, and hard‑of‑hearing Maryland residents.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Mar 26, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Mar 26, 2026
• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 656
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 16, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 12, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
9. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
11. Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
12. Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Kaufman · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Cullison
• Guzzone
• Hill
• Hutchinson
• Kipke
• Lopez
• Martinez
• Reilly
• Rosenberg
• Ross
• S. Johnson
• Taveras
• White Holland
• Woorman

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