Task Force on the Establishment of a State Park Dedicated to Veterans' Care

HB 1181 establishes a 17-member task force to study the feasibility of creating a Maryland state park dedicated to veterans' care in Washington County. The task force, including veterans' agency representatives, county officials, and a landowner, will analyze costs, recommend park services (like recreation and therapy), and propose funding models for both startup and ongoing operations. It must report findings to the Governor and relevant committees by December 1, 2026, and the bill expires June 30, 2027, without creating the park itself. This bill directly affects veterans seeking therapeutic services and Washington County residents involved in the proposed park location. The task force’s work is strictly advisory, with no immediate policy changes or funding allocated.