HB 915 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care

HB 915 establishes a workgroup focused on youth transitioning out of foster care in Maryland. The workgroup includes state agency representatives and 15 youth aged 18-25 who have aged out of foster care, along with advocates from relevant organizations. It must identify current resources for housing, education, health, and other needs; assess service effectiveness; and find successful programs by June 1, 2027. The workgroup's report will inform future policy, but the bill itself creates no new laws or funding.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

First - Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care → Third - Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reassigned to the Appropriations Committee and approved with amendments that significantly restructure the Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care. The most notable change is the addition of a $2,000 one-time stipend for appointed members, alongside a minor correction to the agency responsible for providing staff support.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a workgroup to support youth aging out of foster care, but the financial compensation for members has been expanded.

FISCAL

Added a provision awarding a one-time $2,000 stipend to each member of the Workgroup appointed by the Governor.

REQUIREMENT

Corrected the name of the agency providing staff support from 'State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect' to 'State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Citizens Review Board for Children'.

TECHNICAL

Added administrative status updates indicating the bill was reassigned to the Appropriations Committee, reported favorably, and adopted by the House.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2026

How they voted

137–1

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 142

Mar 10, 2026

D Democratic103

100 Yea 3

97% Yea

R Republican39

37 Yea 1 Nay 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred Judicial Proceedings

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

lower

Mar 10, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (137-1-4)

house of delegates

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

First Reading Health

lower

14 primary · 0 co-sponsors