MD HB1592

Increases per-resident funding for regional resource centers from $9.99 (FY2027) to $11.58 (FY2032 and thereafter), with annual increases of approximately $0.30-$0.34 per year

Increases per-resident funding for county public library systems from $19.10 (FY2027) to $22.37 (FY2032 and thereafter), with annual increases of approximately $0.60-$0.70 per year

Revises required public library service categories, replacing COVID-19 pandemic learning gap programs and kindergarten assessment score programs with broader early childhood literacy and student success programs

Consolidates library service requirements from seven categories to five, including programs for digital equity/internet access, workforce development, emergency response, and mental health/personal well-being

Effective date: July 1, 2026