Legislation - HB1245

Title: Baltimore First Responders Child Care Support and Accessibility Program - Establishment
Sponsored by: Delegate Edelson
Status: In the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Baltimore First Responders Child Care Support and Accessibility Program within the State Department of Education's Office of Child Care to support and expand a pilot program in Baltimore City that provides monthly child care allowances to first responders to access quality child care that aligns with the demands of a career in public safety; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $600,000 to the Program in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter; etc.

Committees

Original:: Ways and Means

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Baltimore First Responders Child Care Support and Accessibility Program - Establishment Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	First Reading Ways and Means
			Text - First - Baltimore First Responders Child Care Support and Accessibility Program - Establishment

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