Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1445: Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility Determinations (Maryland Protecting People With Disabilities Act)

Passed one chamber Last action April 13, 2026: Second Reading Passed

Plain-language summary

HB 1445 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility Determinations (Maryland Protecting People With Disabilities Act). Primary sponsor: Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Ben Barnes (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Second Reading Passed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sarah Wolek (Democratic); Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic); Ben Barnes (Democratic); Bonnie Cullison (Democratic); and 23 more.