STATE BILLMD SB 721ENGROSSED

Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)

State of Maryland

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide an expedited Medicaid eligibility determination for developmental disabilities services to certain individuals who received certain services in another state and relocated in the State; and requiring the Department to begin the determination process before an individual establishes residency in the State under certain circumstances

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Apr 8, 2026
218 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 721 · EngrossedApr 8

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Bill details

Last action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations · Apr 9, 2026
Pending committee
Rules and Executive Nominations

Sponsor

JWJeff WaldstreicherSenator · Democrat · SD-018Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 9, 2026Referred Rules and Executive NominationsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {163520/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 12, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Death
  • dependents
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Emergencies
  • Health, Department of
  • Home Care Services
  • Interstate Affairs
  • kinship
  • Medical Treatments
  • Public Benefits
  • Residency
  • Time
  • Waivers
  • Applicants and Applications
  • Medical Assistance
  • Parents and Guardians
  • Records

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