Maryland - Session 2026
Title: Human Services - Foster Care Transition Grant Program - Establishment
Establishing the Foster Care Transition Grant Program in the Department of Human Services to provide for the economic security of individuals aging out of the out-of-home placement program; providing that, beginning in fiscal year 2028, an individual can become eligible for a foster care transition grant of $1,000 for 1 year under certain circumstances; providing that payments made under the Program may not be considered income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for certain benefits; etc.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-05 | Status | passed_lower |
| 2026-04-04 | Latest Action | In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1034 | Child Care - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training Requirements | passed_lower |
| HB 1056 | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Purple Lights Night | passed_lower |
| HB 1107 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Aesthetic Services and Restorative Care for Victims of Domestic Violence (Healing Our Scars Act) | introduced |
| HB 1145 | Juvenile Records - Access by Baltimore City Mayor's Office | introduced |
| HB 12 | Juvenile Sex Offender Registry - Qualifying Offenses and Access | introduced |
| HB 1245 | Baltimore First Responders Child Care Support and Accessibility Program - Establishment | introduced |
| HB 1258 | Child Placement Services - Advertising by Unlicensed Person - Prohibition | passed_lower |
| HB 1259 | Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements | passed_lower |