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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland Senate Bill 580 Requires State Agencies to Provide Weekly Walk-In Services
Last action · February 10, 2026: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.Sponsors: J.B. Jennings and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Maryland Senate Bill 580 requires twelve designated state divisions and programs to provide in-person walk-in service to the public on a at least one day per week between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning October 1, 2026.
Residents seeking direct assistance with state services, such as motor vehicle registration, professional licensing, vital records, and veterans programs, will be guaranteed physical access without needing a scheduled appointment at least once weekly.
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.
Maryland Residents
Residents gain guaranteed physical access without an appointment to twelve state programs and services at least one day per week.
State Divisions and Programs
Specified state programs and divisions must establish or designate physical locations and staff to accommodate first-come, first-served walk-in service during mandatory weekly hours.
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Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 10, 2026SenateHearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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