SB 772 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Maryland Department of Health - Employment Training and Opportunity Database

SB 772 requires the Maryland Department of Health to create and maintain a public database of employment training and job placement programs. The database will help residents find opportunities that can lead to eligibility for Medicaid (Maryland Medical Assistance Program) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), including program details, application steps, and direct contact options. The Department must update the database every 30 days and assist individuals in enrolling in listed programs. Other state agencies, including the Department of Labor and Department of Human Services, must recommend programs for inclusion. This bill directly affects Maryland residents seeking to improve employment prospects while maintaining access to critical health and nutrition benefits.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026
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The bill was revised to correct the scope of its amendments, shifting focus from adding new provisions to repealing and reenacting existing sections in the Human Services and State Government articles without changes. Additionally, the bill was updated to reflect the correct replacement volume for the Annotated Code of Maryland and to include a favorable committee report.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed from adding new requirements to repealing and reenacting existing laws without amendments, effectively maintaining the status quo for the affected sections while correcting citation details.
TECHNICAL

The bill was changed to repeal and reenact existing sections in the Human Services and State Government articles instead of adding new ones, indicating a procedural correction or alignment with prior versions.

The citation for the Annotated Code of Maryland was updated from the 2019 Replacement Volume to the 2023 Replacement Volume to ensure legal accuracy.

A favorable committee report and specific Senate adoption dates were added, indicating the bill has progressed through the legislative process.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026

How they voted

470
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 49
Mar 3, 2026
D Democratic36
34 Yea 2
94% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 28, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 25, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (122-9-11)
house of delegates
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred Economic Matters Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (47-0-2)
senate
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bill Ferguson
Bill Ferguson
DDemocratic
MD
46