Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

SB0583 — Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services Manual - Public Comment

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requiring the Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities to provide notice to the public before making changes to the Self-Directed Services Manual; requiring the Deputy Secretary to receive and consider comments on the proposed changes from the public for at least 90 days after the date on which the notice is provided; and prohibiting the Deputy Secretary from adopting the proposed changes until the public comment period has ended.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0583 do?
Requiring the Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities to provide notice to the public before making changes to the Self-Directed Services Manual; requiring the Deputy Secretary to receive and consider comments on the proposed changes from the public for at least 90 days after the date on which the notice is provided; and prohibiting the Deputy Secretary from adopting the proposed changes until the public comment period has ended.
Who sponsors SB0583?
SB0583 is sponsored by Senator J.B. Jennings (Republican), Senator Jack Bailey (Republican), Senator Johnny Ray Salling (Republican), Senator Jason C. Gallion (Republican), Senator Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), and Senator Justin Ready (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0583?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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