STATE BILLMD HB 648PASSED

Office of Home Energy Programs - Uniform Redetermination Process - Age

Reducing the age at which certain eligible energy customers qualify for a certain redetermination process for enrollment in energy assistance programs from 65 to 60.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 14, 2026; 212 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 648 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 95 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

EAEnvironment and TransportationRepresentativePrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 95House

Apr 10, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (33-0)Senate

Apr 8, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 16, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Show 6 earlier actions

Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed (129-0)House

Mar 3, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse

Mar 3, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse

Mar 2, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.House

Jan 30, 2026First Reading Environment and TransportationHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 4, 2026 · House · 129 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Social Services - Generally
Age
Committees and Commissions
Elderly Persons (65+)
Energy Matters
Human Services, Department of
Public Benefits

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