Legislation - HB0202

Title: Public Health - Social Isolation and Loneliness Pilot Grant Program - Establishment
Sponsored by: Delegate Vogel
Status: In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Social Isolation and Loneliness Pilot Grant Program in the Maryland Department of Health to provide grants for the operating costs associated with the maintenance or expansion of programs that target vulnerable populations with socioemotional support addressing social isolation and loneliness; requiring the Governor to include in the budget bill for fiscal year 2028 an appropriation of $100,000 for the Program; etc.

Committees

Original:: Health

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 8/13/2025 Legislative Date 8/13/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Health - Social Isolation and Loneliness Pilot Grant Program - Establishment Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	8/13/2025	8/13/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Health
			Text - First - Public Health - Social Isolation and Loneliness Pilot Grant Program - Establishment

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