Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1117: Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Council and the Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs - Recommendations for Elopement Response Devices

Passed one chamber Last action April 13, 2026: Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

Plain-language summary

HB 1117 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Council and the Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs - Recommendations for Elopement Response Devices. Primary sponsor: Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lesley Lopez (Democratic); Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); Greg Wims (Democratic); and 15 more.