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2025 AARP Advocacy

April 10, 2025 Bills Passed and in Process

The results of AARP Maryland’s advocacy efforts, led by Tammy Bresnahan’s keen insights throughout this year’s legislative process, are truly remarkable given the uncertainty with which we began the 2025 session. While all eyes were on maintaining services in the context of a serious budget deficit, you were busy supporting a series of bills that protect our 50+ communities. Your work is well rewarded. With 27 bills on track for the Governor’s signature and three already Approved by the Governor, below are just a few highlights:

HB 424/SB 357 – Prescription Drug Affordability Board – Authority for Upper Payment Limits (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All Marylanders Now Act). Expands the Board’s authority to set upper payment limits (UPLs) on high-cost prescription drugs for all Marylanders.

HB 121/SB37 Electric Companies – Regional Transmission Organizations – Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act). Aims to improve oversight of electric companies' decision-making processes by increasing transparency in their votes within regional energy organizations. This bill requires each electric company (excluding municipal electric utilities) to submit an annual report to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) detailing every recorded vote the company casts in meetings of the Pennsylvania, Jersey, and Maryland Regional Transmission Organization (PJM). PJM is the regional transmission organization responsible for Maryland's electric grid, and most electric companies in the state participate in its decision-making processes when determining rates.

HB1020 Consumer Protection – Credit Reporting – Medical Debt (Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act). Significantly limits the authority of consumer reporting agencies to report medical debt on credit reports and significantly limits the ability of health providers to send that information to credit reporting agencies in the first place.

HB 869/SB 372 – Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025. Builds on previous telehealth legislation by extending essential provisions set to expire. Telehealth has proven crucial for many older Marylanders, improving access to care and enabling timely medical attention without the hurdles posed by travel and mobility issues. The bill ensures continued reimbursement parity for telehealth services, helping sustain a vital healthcare option for countless residents.

HB 1466/SB891 Land Use and Real Property Accessory Dwelling Units Requirements and Prohibitions. Establishes a state policy to promote and encourage the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on land zoned for single-family residential use to meet housing needs.

A complete list of bills that have been passed by the House and/or Senate as well as three already Approved by the Governor—30 in all—is embedded at the end of this message.

Future Bill Signings by the Governor

The Governor will hold four more bill signings in the State House which are open to the public. While the start time is scheduled for noon, Tammy has always suggested that we arrive earlier as start times are subject to change. We will let you know when the bills we worked on will be signed as we get that information. For now, here are the general signing dates:

Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday, May 6
Tuesday, May 13
Tuesday, May 20

April 4, 2025 Bills Returned Passed as of April 2, 2025

HB11/SB902 Health Insurance – Access to Nonparticipating Providers – Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage. Delegate Sample-Hughes/Senator Augustine

HB31 Consumer Protection – Right to Repair – Powered Wheelchairs. Delegate Kaufman

HB36/SB212 Department of Aging – Aging Services – Program Repeal and Consolidation. Delegate Pena-Melnyk/Senator Beidle

HB158/SB223 Department of Aging – Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program. Delegate Pena-Melnyk/Senator Beidle

HB214 Human Services – Maryland Assistive Technology Program – Establishment. Delegate Barnes

HB246/SB205 Human Services – Adult Protective Services. Delegate Clippinger/Senator William Smith, Jr.

HB542/SB347 Adult Protective Services – Investigations and Disclosure of Information. Delegate Crutchfield/Senator Love

HB825/SB41 Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board – Membership – Alteration. Delegate Pena-Melnyk/Senator Rosapepe

HB984 Public Utilities – Electric Cooperatives – Rate Proceedings. Delegate Crosby

HB1004/SB748 Public Health – Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias – Information on Prevalence and Treatment. Delegate Martinez/Senator Kramer

HB1466 Land Use and Real Property – Accessory Dwelling Units – Requirements and Prohibitions. Delegate White Holland

SB37 Electric Companies – Regional Transmission Organizations – Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act). Senator Hester

SB48 Department of General Services – ID Cards – Veteran Status Notation. Senator Simonaire

SB67 Health Occupations Boards – Notation of Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits. Senator Simonaire

SB114 Maryland Department of Labor – Licenses – Notation of Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits. Senator Simonaire

SB900 Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System Integration of 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network and Outcome Evaluation. Senator Augustine

Bills Passed Enrolled as of April 2, 2025

SB372 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025. Senator Beidle

March 28, 2025 Bills in process this week in Maryland House and Senate

With just one week and two days left in the legislative session, things are heating up in the General Assembly. Expect intense and potentially partisan debates over the budget — starting tonight.

As of Friday, efforts are officially underway to further delay the implementation of the statewide paid family leave benefit. The House Economic Matters Committee added language to a bill that would push back the start of payroll deductions for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program by another 18 months. This is despite multiple previous delays.

Today, members of Suitland 939 are traveling to Annapolis to support HB 317 — the Curbside Voting Pilot. Charlesetta prepared testimony in favor of the bill and was invited by the bill sponsor to attend Thursday’s crossover hearing.

Karen Morgan continues to monitor a wave of consumer protection bills, keeping an eye on which ones may pass before the session ends. Meanwhile, Jim Gutman is tracking SB 357/HB 424 related to the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, supporting efforts to get the legislation across the finish line.

Priscilla Kania is following all Livable Community bills, including those involving Accessory Dwelling Units. HB1466 Land Use and Real Property – ADUs – Requirements and Prohibitions has received a Favorable Report by the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee. She also reviewed a letter this week from Bike Maryland urging AARP to support the inclusion of bike lanes if a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge is constructed.

Jim Campbell submitted testimony for three Veterans’ bills this week:
*SB309 Dept of Veterans & Military Families – Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program – Alterations;
*SB89 Department of the Environment – Notation of Veteran Status; and
*SB114 MD Dept of Labor – Licenses – Notation of Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits.

Next Tuesday, SB491 General Provisions – Veterans Benefits – Honorable Discharge will be heard in the House Health and Government Operations Committee.

Lois submitted testimony to support SB900 MD Behavioral Health Crisis Response System – Integration of 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network and Outcome Evaluations in its House hearing. Given the possibility of cuts in federal spending to the states for these types of services, AARP’s support remains critical.

Laurel is monitoring several utility-related bills. Notably, the House and Senate are working on a major energy bill backed by leadership. The original version of the bill focused on developing new gas and nuclear plants, expanding battery storage, and regulating data centers. We have supported several components of this legislation, which are still present in the revised version.

Now the question is: Should we support the final version of this energy bill once it passes both chambers?

Tammy continues to follow a full range of bills advocating for better staffing in hospitals, oversight in nursing homes, and adult protective services to name just a few. Please join us for a review of bills that are moving closer to the Governor’s desk for signature.

March 6 – Advocacy Day - Annapolis

Our March 6 Advocacy Day is fast approaching, and we hope you will join us in Annapolis for this event. Please let us know – if you have not already done so - if you will be able to participate by responding to Karen Kalla at kkalla@aarp.org or 301.741.0324.

For this event, we will gather in the AARP office located at: One Park Place, Suite 475, Annapolis, 21401. Please note that parking in the garages now requires payment via a variety of APPs.

Breakfast will be provided between 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.

We will review the plans for the office visits prior to departing at 9:30 a.m. You will be partnered in groups and given both office visit assignments and packets to deliver.

9:30 a.m. depart for the Lowe House Office Building located at 6 Bladen Street.
9:45 – 11:00 a.m. House and Senate office visits
11:00 a.m. Meet in Lowe House Office Building Lobby
11:15 a.m. Del. Brian Crosby Office, Room 231 HOB: AARP Maryland 2024 Legislative Advocate Award

Please note that there will be a simultaneous Advocacy Day event for those in the AARP Chapter #939. Those participating in that event will coordinate with Catherine Williamson cjwillia@verizon.net and Charlesetta Griffin contactchg22@gmail.com.

More details will follow once we have our final list of participants. Please plan to join us on March 6!

February 28, 2025 Bills in process this week in Maryland House and Senate

This Week in Action

HB699 General Provisions – Veterans Benefits – Honorable Discharge: Larry Walton testified and Jim Campbell joined him in support of this bill which expands the scope of honorable discharge to include a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, or for those who experienced sexual trauma. The person making this determination must be a licensed health professional by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
SB891 Land Use & Real Property – ADU – Requirements & Prohibition: Priscilla Kania presented testimony on this bill which requires the legislative body of certain counties or municipal corporations to adopt a local law authorizing the development of accessory dwelling units on land zoned for single-family residential use subject to certain requirements.
SB874 Criminal Law – Gift Card Crimes: Karen Morgan presented testimony to support this bill which prohibits a person from taking a gift card from another or receiving a gift card with the intent to use, sell, or transfer the gift card; and sets fines related to the scale of the theft.
HB1390 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Losses from Theft or Fraud: Karen Morgan also testified in support of this bill which addresses the cruel reality of tax liability for victims of fraud by eliminating taxes on money that was stolen due to fraud.
SB902 Health Insurance – Access to Nonparticipating Providers – Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage: Jim Gutman traveled to Annapolis to support this bill which expands procedures for arranging coverage for a specialist or nonphysician specialist for treatment of mental health or substance use disorder services.
SB928 Veterans Benefits Matters – Claims Servicers – Prohibitions and Requirements: Jim Campbell submitted testimony to support this bill which would ban "claims predators" from charging veterans to process a claim or to appeal a denial of benefits. The bill incorporates federal law into Maryland law by providing that no one may charge fees for claims assistance who is not accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill creates fines for violations and any collected fines are paid to the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.

In addition to these bills, Tammy prepared and presented testimony on several bills - including but not limited to - addressing a Disability Reduced Fare Program, Prince George’s County – Assisted Living Programs, and Hospitals – Safe Staffing Act of 2025.

A big thank you to Roxann Montgomery, Lisa Sun, and others who submitted testimony on their own to support oversight of assisted living and nursing homes. Thank you, Catherine and Charlesetta, for organizing Chapter 939 to participate in Advocacy Day next Thursday. We know that traveling to Annapolis and sitting in hearings all day is not easy. Jim Campbell has been stalwart in his dedication to veterans and voters issues this session. Thank you all for spending your precious time working to make life in Maryland better for all of us, our families, and our communities.

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

Monday, March 3 will be the 55th Day of the session and the final date for introduction of bills without suspension of Rules. While it will be interesting to see any last-minute submissions, we already have a full plate of hearings, votes, and our March 6th Advocacy Day for which to prepare.

Hearings that we are following next week will include:

Laurel weighing in on utility issues HB960;
Priscilla addressing Accessory Dwelling Units HB1466;
Lois submitting written testimony on the Integration of 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network HB1146:
Jim Gutman following SB 357, the PDAB statewide expansion bill, which may be voted on March 6; and
Tammy addressing PSC – Full Costs & Benefits Analysis of Sources of Electricity SB675, Generation, Health - Medical Care Facilities – Electronic Monitoring Devices HB1409, Health Facilities – Assisted Living Programs – Family Councils HB1291.

These are a just a snapshot of what is taking place next week. As always, please join us tomorrow to hear the full stories from those on the forefront of these and other bills.

February 21, 2025 Bills in process this week in Maryland House and Senate

This Week in Action

Maryland General Assembly: Week 7 Legislative Session Review

As we reach the 44th day of the Maryland Legislative Session, momentum continues to build with significant movement on key legislative priorities. This week was particularly eventful as the House advanced one of our priority bills, HB 424, while numerous other bills made progress across chambers.

Legislative Highlights

One of the major legislative developments this week involved HB 424 – Prescription Drug Affordability Board Expansion, which was taken up by the House on Wednesday. This bill, championed by Delegate Bonnie Cullison and co-sponsored by Delegate Jennifer White Holland, aims to extend the authority of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board beyond state health plan purchases to include all drug providers in Maryland. Cullison clarified that the legislation does not regulate drug prices but rather sets upper payment limits indicating what the State is willing to pay. The House is expected to vote on HB 424 soon before it moves to the Senate. Meanwhile, SB 357, sponsored by Senator Dawn Gile (D-Anne Arundel), remains in the Senate Finance Committee, but a committee vote is anticipated next week.

Progress on Additional Legislation

Several bills that we are tracking have successfully moved forward this week, with many crossing to the opposite chamber:

HB 158 – Department of Aging – Social Connections Program is now in the Senate Finance Committee for its first reading.
SB 48 – Department of General Services – ID Cards – Veteran Status Notation is under review by the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
SB 89 – Department of the Environment – Veteran Status and Benefit Eligibility Notation has been referred to the House Environment and Transportation Committee.
SB 208 – Maryland Assistive Technology Program Establishment has progressed to the House Appropriations Committee.
SB 347 – Adult Protective Services – Investigations and Disclosure of Information is now in the House Judiciary Committee.

Committee Activity and Testimony

HB 11 – The House Health and Government Operations Committee’s Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee held a work session this morning to discuss this bill, which focuses on behavioral health provider availability and balance billing restrictions. Updates on this and the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Expansion will be provided by Jim Gutman during tomorrow’s Zoom meeting.
This week also featured important testimony on:
- Voting procedures and access to veterans' benefits (Jim Campbell)
- Consumer protections against theft and fraud (Karen Morgan)
- Data center rate oversight and requirements (Laurel Peltier, Tony Trenkle, Mary Olsen, Tammy)
- Speed monitoring systems (Priscilla Kania)
- Healthcare facility, assisted living, and nursing home oversight and quality of care (Tammy)

Looking Ahead

As we move further into the legislative session, several cross-filed hearings are on the horizon. We encourage all of you to join us tomorrow for an inside look at these developments and to discuss strategies for advancing our priority legislation.

Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to work towards meaningful policy changes in Maryland!

March 6 – Advocacy Day - Annapolis

Our March 6 Advocacy Day is fast approaching, and we hope you will join us in Annapolis for this event. Please let us know by Tuesday, February 25 if you will be able to participate by responding to Karen Kalla at kkalla@aarp.org or 301.741.0324.

For this event, we will gather in the AARP office located at: One Park Place, Suite 475, Annapolis, 21401.

Breakfast will be provided between 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

We will review the plans for the office visits prior to departing at 10:00 a.m. You will be partnered in groups and given both office visit assignments and packets to deliver.

10:00 a.m. depart for the Lowe House Office Building located at 6 Bladen Street.

House office visits and then Senate office visits will take place between 10:30 and Noon.

More details will follow once we have our final list of participants. Please plan to join us on March 6!

February 14, 2025 Bills in process this week in Maryland House and Senate

This Week in Action

Jim Campbell will submit testimony to support:
HB781 Election Law – Polling Place Procedures – Voting by Elderly and Disabled Voters.
Karen Morgan has a full plate with testimony to support:
HB1020/SB614 Consumer Protection – Credit Reporting – Medical Debt; and
HB1073 Criminal Law – Theft – Mail and Packages; HB1074 Criminal Law – Gift Card Crimes; SB659 Consumer Protection – Electronic Funds – Transfers Regulations.
Laurel, Tammy, and Mary are working on a package of energy bills:
HB900 Electricity – Data Centers – Rate Schedule and Requirements;
HB984 Public Utilities – Electric Cooperative – Rate Proceedings;
HB1218 Construction and Expansion of Transmission Lines and Task Force to Develop a Realistic Electricity Plan for Maryland;
HB1219 Maryland Co-Location Energy Innovation and Reliability Act; and
HB1225 Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Plans - Establishment (Affordable Grid Act).
Priscilla will submit testimony to support:
HB348 Motor Vehicles – Speed Monitoring Systems – Safety Corridors.
Tammy will be working across the board on these and a whole host of other bills addressing quality of care in nursing homes and health care facilities.

February 7, 2025 Bills in process this week in Maryland House and Senate

This Week in Action

Busy Week in Annapolis: Key Updates on Governor Moore’s Address and AARP’s Legislative Efforts
This week, Governor Wes Moore delivered his third State of the State Address, emphasizing the challenges ahead while reassuring Marylanders that the state will rise to the occasion. With a multibillion-dollar structural deficit and economic uncertainty, Moore acknowledged the concerns of Maryland’s citizens, vowing to address them head-on.
Governor Moore’s Key Message:
“We will confront this moment of crisis with courage,” the governor stated, noting the inherited budget deficit and external political instability affecting daily life. He acknowledged the fears many residents feel but emphasized a commitment to resilience and long-term solutions.
Governor Moore’s Strategic Focus:
Moore outlined a vision centered on three key pillars:

Investing in Industries of the Future: To grow and diversify Maryland’s economy.
Simplifying the Tax Code: Making it simpler, fairer, and more pro-growth.
Investing in People: Ensuring resources are directed toward workforce development, education, and community well-being.

The governor also expanded on the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement project, a key infrastructure initiative that aligns with his vision for Maryland’s growth and long-term development.
Addressing the Budget Deficit:
As Maryland faces an almost $3 billion budget shortfall, Moore pledged to implement thoughtful and strategic measures to navigate through the economic challenges while fostering sustainable growth.
You can read the full text of the Governor’s address here:
- https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-wes-moore-delivers-2025-state-of-the-state-address.aspx

AARP’s Legislative Advocacy Updates:

AARP Maryland actively supported several important legislative initiatives this week, focusing on protecting older adults and ensuring fair and transparent regulations:

SB 357/HB 424 - Expanding Upper Payment Limits for Prescription Drugs:
This legislation aims to improve affordability and access to medications by expanding pricing regulations, benefitting seniors, and vulnerable populations.
HB 419 - Natural Gas: Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement:
This bill introduces critical safeguards by requiring gas companies to submit detailed plans when requesting approval for infrastructure projects. Key protections include:
- Greater Transparency and Accountability: The Public Service Commission (PSC) will be able to evaluate project necessity, cost-effectiveness, and public impact.
- Protection for Ratepayers: Older adults and other consumers will be protected from inflated costs by ensuring companies demonstrate clear safety improvements and infrastructure needs before surcharge increases are approved.
HB 429/SB 376 - Delegating Nursing Home Inspections to Local Governments:
This measure enhances oversight by allowing local authorities to inspect nursing homes, promoting greater accountability and improved care for vulnerable residents.
Protections for Vulnerable Adults:
AARP supported additional legislation aimed at safeguarding seniors and vulnerable adults, particularly when under the care of a relative, caregiver, or someone residing in their home.
Jim Gutman supported SB 372 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025. It includes essential provisions, such as requiring reimbursement for telehealth services—whether delivered via video or phone—to be on par with in-person services and removes the period limitation on these services. This parity applies to both Maryland’s Medicaid program and commercial health insurance in the state. He testified in Senate Finance.
Charlesetta Griffin testified in-person in the House Ways and Means Committee on HB317 Election Law – Curbside Voting – Pilot Program and organized many in her Suitland Chapter to advocate for this bill too.
Jim Campbell continues to work with elected officials, veterans’ groups, and individuals to advocate for bills that provide and connect Veterans with benefits earned through their services to our country. He is also involved with legislation that would create a pilot program to provide assistance for elderly voters and voters with disabilities.
Karen Morgan is keeping a close eye on consumer protection bills that address fraud in its many and increasingly diverse forms.
Lois Meszaros is reviewing legislation on and advocating for behavioral health supports.
Priscilla Kania is focusing on livable communities, affordable housing, and safe streets.
Laurel Peltier as always is working with Tammy on efforts to ensure affordable energy and holding electric, oil, and gas companies accountable for inflated and misleading rates.

Ongoing Review of Legislation:

As new bills are introduced daily, AARP Maryland is actively reviewing and assessing their impact. We will keep you informed on important updates and progress as we proceed. As the legislative session continues, AARP Maryland remains committed to advocating for policies that protect older adults, promote financial security, and ensure access to affordable healthcare.
Please join us in Friday’s Zoom Advocacy Meeting to talk about these bills, hearings, and next week’s activities, along with any other items you would like to discuss regarding AARP advocacy. If you are interested in a full list of hearings, please contact Karen Kalla.

Also, please tune in to your respective Friday Delegation Meetings listed below.
Friday Delegation Zoom Meetings
Friday Delegation Meetings are accessible by scrolling to the bottom of this link:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Meetings/Day/02072025?budget=show&cmte=allcommittees&updates=show&ys=2025rs
Any meetings not listed below as of now, might be added before Friday morning. The link above will include any additional meetings.
Anne Arundel County Delegation 8:30 a.m.
Baltimore City Delegation 9:00 a.m.
Baltimore County Delegation 9:00 a.m.
Charles County Delegation 10:00 a.m.
Eastern Shore Delegation 9:00 a.m.; Agenda Attached
Frederick County Delegation 9:00 a.m.
Montgomery County Delegation 9:00 a.m.
Southern Maryland Delegation 9:00 a.m.

January 31, 2025 Bills in process this week in Maryland House and Senate

This Week in Action

As of this Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd day of the legislative session, the Senate has introduced 668 bills, the House has introduced 847 bills, and we are tracking 80 of them. This week Tammy followed 19 hearings, submitting written and presenting oral testimony along with testimony prepared by Jim Campbell, Lois Meszaros, Karen Morgan, Jim Gutman, and Karen Kalla.
Some of the highlights include:
HB332 Consumer Protection-Electronic Funds Transfers - Regulations (Elder Fraud Prevention Act of 2025) by Delegate Stewart with testimony written and oral by Karen Morgan.
HB141 Task Force on Loneliness and Isolation by Delegate Vogel with testimony written and oral by Lois Meszaros.
SB67 Health Occupation Board-Notation of Veteran Status and SB89 Department of the Environment - Notation of Veteran Status both by Senator Simonaire with written and oral testimony by Jim Campbell.
HB11 Health Insurance Access to Nonparticipating Providers – Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage by Delegate Sample-Hughes with testimony written by Jim Gutman.
HB327 Income Tax - Credit for Long Term Care Premiums by Delegate Stewart with testimony written by Karen Kalla.
Tammy was involved with a full range of issues including hearings on (to name just a few):
SB347 Adult Protective Services – Investigation and Disclosure of Information, Senator Love.
HB454 Digital Asset and Block Chain Technology Task Force – Establishment, Delegate Boafo.
SB225 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Application Year and Participation of Self-Employed, Senator Beidle.
HB246 Human Services – Adult Protective Services, Delegate Clippinger.
HB355 Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income, Delegate Grammer.
Tammy will also testify in this week’s Senate and House hearings on the Department of Aging Budget.
This Friday, Charlesetta will submit written testimony to support HB317 Election Law –Curbside Voting – Pilot Program by Delegate Williams and next Tuesday, Charlesetta will present oral testimony with support as always from the fabulous AARP Suitland Chapter 939!
Other testimony due for submission Friday includes:
SB328 MD Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance-Annual Behavioral Wellness Visits-Coverage and Reimbursement by Senator Augustine with written testimony by Lois.
SB367 MD Medical Assistance Program-Supportive Housing and Health Services, by Senator Ellis with testimony by Tammy.
SB376 Health Facilities – Delegation of Authority-Nursing Homes by Senator Kramer with testimony by Tammy.
SB407 State Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Nursing Licensure and Specialty Certification - Reciprocity Discussions (Maryland Border States Advanced Practice Nursing Act) by Senators Beidle, Gile, and Mautz with testimony by Tammy.

On the Horizon

Next week promises to be just as busy with 15 hearings scheduled as of now. In addition to the bills for which testimony is due this Friday, a few other issues to be addressed includes:
SB372 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025, Senator Beidle, et al.
SB66 Election Law- Polling Place Procedures -Voting by Elderly Voters w/Disabilities (Accessible and Expedited Voting Act of MD), Senator Ellis.
SB466 Vulnerable and Senior Adults - Theft of Property by Caregiver, Family Member, or Household Member – Prohibition, Senate President Ferguson.