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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland creates Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund to finance community-based youth programs
Last action · February 5, 2026: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)Sponsor: Cory McCray
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What This Bill Would Do
Maryland establishes a special Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund administered by the Office to provide grants for community-oriented delinquency prevention, suicide prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and youth development, effective October 1, 2026.
Local community-based programs and gain access to a dedicated funding source for prevention and advocacy services, with interest earnings retained by the fund and annual demographic reports required starting December 1, 2027.
- State special funds in Maryland normally have their net interest earnings swept into the General Fund unless specifically exempted by statute. context
- Senator McCray introduced Senate Bill 537 during the 2026 Regular Session of the Maryland General Assembly. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Community-based programs and youth service bureaus
Eligible to receive grant funding from the newly established Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund for delinquency, suicide, and substance abuse prevention programs.
Children and families served by grant recipients
Receive services funded by the new grants and have their demographic and subsequent justice system interaction data tracked for annual reporting.
Office
Tasked with administering the Youth Delinquency Prevention Fund and submitting annual reports to legislative committees.
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Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 5, 2026SenateHearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
- Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation
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Sources
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