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MD HB915

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri Hill

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care composed of state agency designees (Human Services, Schools, Health, Housing), 15 young adults ages 18-24 who have aged out or are aging out of foster care, and representatives from 15 advocacy and service organizations

  • Requires the workgroup to identify resources currently available to foster youth for achieving self-sufficiency, including housing, food, transportation, education, employment, healthcare, and disability services

  • Directs evaluation of the effectiveness of current programs and identification of challenges youth face when transitioning out of foster care into adulthood

  • Mandates a report of findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by June 1, 2027

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2027

Legislative Description

Workgroup on Aging Out of Foster Care

Disabilities

Last Action

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/12/2026
Health2/5/2026

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