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SB 860MARYLANDSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Maryland creates Aging Resilience Fund to support Department of Aging programs and operations

Original title: Department of Aging – Aging Resilience Fund – Establishment

Last action · April 14, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 16Sponsors: Craig Zucker and 6 others

Companion · HB 804same policy, House version
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What This Bill Does

Maryland establishes the Aging Resilience Fund as a special, administered by the Secretary of Aging to support the Department of Aging's mission, starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Establishes a dedicated funding stream for senior services and department operations that retains its own investment earnings and is protected from mid-year budget reductions by the Governor.

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

Department of Aging

The Department gains a new special fund, administrative responsibilities, and mandatory annual reporting duties.

Directly affected

Seniors in Maryland

Programs, services, and community resources supported by the Department may receive supplemental funding through the new account.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Aging Resilience Fund?
The fund is established to support the implementation of the Department of Aging's mission, including administrative expenses, personnel, partnership development, and departmental programs and services.
Can the Governor cut funding for the Aging Resilience Fund after it is approved?
No. The Governor is expressly prohibited from reducing an appropriation for the fund in the state budget as approved by the General Assembly.
Who administers the Aging Resilience Fund?
The Secretary of Aging administers the fund.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions
  1. Apr 14, 2026Governor of MarylandEnrolled
    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 16
  2. Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
    Returned Passed
  3. Apr 7, 2026HouseFloor
    Third Reading Passed (102-35)
  4. Apr 3, 2026HouseFloor
    Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
  5. Apr 3, 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 { 213426/1 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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Sponsors

Craig ZuckerSenate · District 14DemocraticSponsor
Malcolm AugustineSenate · District 47DemocraticSponsor
Joanne BensonSenate · District 24DemocraticSponsor
Mary Beth CarozzaSenate · District 38RepublicanSponsor
Dawn GileSenate · District 33DemocraticSponsor
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Ben KramerSenate · District 19DemocraticSponsor
Sara LoveSenate · District 16DemocraticSponsor

Connected Entities

Aging Resilience Fund, Comptroller, Department of Aging and 5 more
otherAging Resilience Fund“Special nonlapsing fund created by the Act”Map →
OrganizationComptroller“Accounts for the fund”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Aging“State agency responsible for administering senior programs and the new fund”Map →
OrganizationHouse Health Committee“Receives annual reports on the administration of the fund”Map →
PersonGovernor“Barred from reducing appropriations for the fund”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Holds the fund and invests its money”Map →
OrganizationSenate Finance Committee“Receives annual reports on the administration of the fund”Map →
PersonSecretary of Aging“Official responsible for administering the Aging Resilience Fund”Map →

Sources

Open source document

mgaleg.maryland.gov

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