HB 1280 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Supporting Our Caregiver Infrastructure Program - Feasibility Study

HB 1280 directs Maryland's Comptroller to study whether a program providing monthly payments to caregivers for specific family members would be feasible. The study must examine economic impacts like potential job growth, increased tax revenue, and reduced public benefits use, while assessing costs and funding options. It requires collaboration with the Department of Human Services and agencies like the Department of Aging, with a final report due by July 1, 2027. The bill expires June 30, 2028, and does not create the program itself.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed May 26, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to add several new sponsors and formally adopt the legislation. The scope of the study was significantly expanded to include the University of Maryland, College Park, which will now lead the feasibility study alongside the Office of the Comptroller. Eligibility criteria for caregivers were reorganized to include specific categories for older adults, those with Alzheimer's, children with disabilities, and adults with disabilities. The timeline for the study was extended to three years, and the study's focus was broadened to include determining appropriate caregiver stipend amounts.

Scope change

The study's scope was expanded to include the University of Maryland, College Park as a co-conductor, and the study's objectives were broadened to explicitly include determining appropriate stipend amounts.

REQUIREMENT

Added the University of Maryland, College Park as a required partner to conduct the feasibility study alongside the Office of the Comptroller.

Added a specific requirement for the study to explore appropriate amounts for caregiver stipends to maximize economic benefit and minimize fiscal impact.

TIMELINE

Extended the duration of the study from two years to three years, with the final report due by July 1, 2028.

ELIGIBILITY

Reorganized and clarified the eligibility criteria for caregivers, creating distinct categories for older adults, individuals with Alzheimer's, and children or adults with developmental disabilities.

TECHNICAL

Added signatures for the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, indicating the bill has been approved.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 26, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 704

executive

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

Returned Passed

lower

Apr 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Report by Finance

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred Finance

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

lower

Mar 5, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (100-34-8)

house of delegates

Feb 12, 2026

Committee

First Reading Health

lower

20 primary · 0 co-sponsors