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SB 809MARYLANDSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Maryland mandates feasibility study for monthly caregiver payments program by July 2028

Original title: Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study

Last action · May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 705Sponsor: Nancy King

Companion · HB 1280same policy, House version
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What This Bill Does

Maryland enacted legislation requiring the University of Maryland, College Park, alongside the Department of Human Services and the Office of the Comptroller, to study the feasibility of establishing the Supporting Our Infrastructure Program to provide universal monthly payments to caregivers. The final report is due by July 1, 2028, and the law takes effect on July 1, 2026, expiring after three years.

Why it matters

The measure sets in motion a formal evaluation of potential universal monthly stipends for individuals caring for elderly relatives, children or adults with disabilities, or family members with Alzheimer's disease, involving economic impact projections for state tax revenues and labor force participation.

Background
  • Wes Moore serves as the Governor of Maryland, who approved Senate Bill 809 on May 26, 2026. context
  • The Department of Human Services is a principal state agency in Maryland responsible for administering social services and assistance programs. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Caregivers

Family members and informal caregivers providing support to qualified individuals are the subject of the feasibility study regarding potential universal monthly payments.

Directly affected

University of Maryland, College Park

Must lead the feasibility study and submit the final report on the caregiver infrastructure program.

Directly affected

Department of Human Services

Must assist in conducting the study, identifying funding sources, and consulting with health and aging agencies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of Senate Bill 809?
It requires the University of Maryland, College Park, and the Department of Human Services to conduct a feasibility study regarding a program that would provide universal monthly payments to s.
Who qualifies as a care recipient under the proposed program definitions?
A includes individuals at least 60 years old requiring daily living assistance, individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, and children or adults with developmental or functional disabilities who are cared for by a relative or informal .
When is the final report due?
The final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations is due on or before July 1, 2028.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions
  1. May 26, 2026Governor of MarylandEnrolled
    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 705
  2. Apr 9, 2026SenateFloor
    Returned Passed
  3. Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Third Reading Passed (100-35)
  4. Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
  5. Apr 8, 2026HouseCommittee
    Favorable Report by Health
  6. Mar 25, 2026House
    Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
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  1. Mar 20, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred Health
  2. Mar 19, 2026SenateFloor
    Third Reading Passed (45-0)
  3. Mar 18, 2026SenateFloor
    Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  4. Mar 18, 2026Senate
    Favorable with Amendments { 583728/1 Adopted
  5. Mar 18, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
  6. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
  7. Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
    First Reading Finance

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Nancy KingSenate · District 39DemocraticSponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Exploration of Universal Caregiver Payments

The legislation formally initiates a state-level investigation into universal monthly stipends for family caregivers, linking social support to economic metrics like labor force participation.

University of Maryland, College ParkDepartment of Human Services

Connected Entities

Office of the Comptroller, Department of Human Services, Maryland Department of Health and 7 more
OrganizationOffice of the Comptroller“Involved in the study and reporting”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Human Services“Assists with the feasibility study”Map →
OrganizationMaryland Department of Health“Consulted during the study”Map →
OrganizationSenate Budget and Taxation Committee“Receives the final report”Map →
PersonWes Moore“Governor of Maryland”Map →
OrganizationHouse Health Committee“Receives the final report”Map →
OrganizationSenate Finance Committee“Receives the final report”Map →
OrganizationHouse Appropriations Committee“Receives the final report”Map →
OrganizationMaryland Department of Aging“Consulted during the study”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Maryland, College Park“Conducts the feasibility study”Map →

Sources

Open source document

mgaleg.maryland.gov

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  • Controversy10
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