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Maryland General Assembly · HB0226 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 89 (Chapter 89)

Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment

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Officially: “Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Requiring the Department of Disabilities to establish affordable and accessible housing programs; authorizing the Department to establish one or more affiliated foundations to work with certain programs and units of the Department to solicit and accept funds, partner with individuals and entities, and promote certain activities that support certain projects; prohibiting an affiliated foundation from influencing determinations regarding eligibility for any program, benefit, or services administer
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 11, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 12, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Appropriations CommitteeDisabilitiesDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 89 (as of Aug 30, 2026).