Legislative Corner

Hello, COGS members! This memo reflects updates as of May 10, 2022 on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members. COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you. Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns. This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members.

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates. We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

The 2022 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly ( 444th MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY) convened on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The 90-day session adjourned “sine die” at midnight on Monday, April 11, 2022.

For those who wish to access the bills introduced according to subject, you may find it useful to refer to the subject index in the Maryland General Assembly website. In particular, these topics may be useful: Assisted living; Elderly persons; Estates and trusts; Health care facilities; Vulnerable adults, Adult abuse, Dept. of Aging, Senior citizens, Prescription pricing, Caregiver, Nursing Homes and Disabled persons.

The total Bills submitted were Senate 1,024 and House 1,496. Grand total 2,520.

Total of 836 Bills were passed by both parties to the Governor for signature. The Governor can Veto Bills as he sees fit through the end of May. He can also

not sign Bills as he wishes and they will then become law at the end of May.

At this time all Senate and House Bills listed below are in “passed enrolled” status except SB 175, SB 241, SB 357, HB 763, HB 809 these five (5) have already been signed into law by the Governor. “ Passed enrolled” means these Bills have already been approved through the Legislature but could still be

vetoed by the Governor before the end of May. If not signed or vetoed by the Governor by the end of May they will then become laws.

Bills introduced, passed both parties and sent to the Governor by the Senate through SB 1011 (with associated bills cross-filed in the House)

SB 3/ HB 0297, Facilities – Disabilities, Juveniles, Behavioral Health and Health Care – Safety Plans

SB 27, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022)

SB 175, Fiduciary Institutions – Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation – Records Disclosure

SB 241, Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – 9-8-8 Trust Fund

SB 353, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

SB 357/ HB 0589, Adult Protective Services- Vulnerable Adults Registry – Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study

SB 527/ HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force

SB 531/ HB 0636, Maryland Health Care Commission – Assisted Living Programs – Study

SB 559, Estates and Trusts – Supported Decision Making

SB 694/ HB 0990, Estates and Trusts – Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons – Court Appointed Attorneys

Bills introduced, passed both parties and sent to the Governor by the House through HB 1486 (see above for bills cross-filed in Senate)

HB 166, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022)

HB 187, Estates and Trusts – Administration of Estates – Fees

HB 449, Property Tax- Renter’s Property Tax Relief Program- Application Period (at least 70 years old)

HB 456/ SB 0957, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – State Supplement ( at least 60 years old)

HB 496, Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment

HB 534/ SB 0244, Maryland Medical Assistance – Self Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

HB 684, Maryland Medical Assistance Program

HB 763/ SB 0231, Correctional Officers Retirement System - Membership

HB 809, Property Tax Exemption – Disabled Veteran, Active Duty and Surviving Spouse – Application Process

HB 1034, State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators – Renaming, Licensure of Assisted Living Managers, and Penalties.

HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard and Montgomery County Adult Day Healthcare Services Pilot

HB 1397, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

Any COGS members wanting a copy of any Bill in it’s entirety please contact me at don@moyerandsons.com

Respectfully submitted 3/31/2022

Donald Hott

COGS Legislative Chair

Hello, COGS members! This memo reflects updates as of April 15th on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members. COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you. Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns. This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members.

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates. We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

The 2022 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly ( 444th MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY) convened on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The 90-day session adjourned “sine die” at midnight on Monday, April 11, 2022.

For those who wish to access the bills introduced according to subject, you may find it useful to refer to the subject index in the Maryland General Assembly website. In particular, these topics may be useful: Assisted living; Elderly persons; Estates and trusts; Health care facilities; Vulnerable adults, Adult abuse, Dept. of Aging, Senior citizens, Prescription pricing, Caregiver, Nursing Homes and Disabled persons.

The total Bills submitted were Senate 1,024 and House 1,496. Grand total 2,520.

Total of 836 Bills were passed by both parties to the Governor for signature. The Governor can Veto Bills as he sees fit. He can also

not sign Bills as he wishes and in 30 days those would still become laws.

Bills introduced, passed both parties and sent to the Governor by the Senate through SB 1011 (with associated bills cross-filed in the House)

SB 3/ HB 0297, Facilities – Disabilities, Juveniles, Behavioral Health and Health Care – Safety Plans

SB 27, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022)

SB 175, Fiduciary Institutions – Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation – Records Disclosure

SB 241, Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – 9-8-8 Trust Fund

SB 353, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

SB 357/ HB 0589, Adult Protective Services- Vulnerable Adults Registry – Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study

SB 527/ HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force

SB 531/ HB 0636, Maryland Health Care Commission – Assisted Living Programs – Study

SB 559, Estates and Trusts – Supported Decision Making

SB 694/ HB 0990, Estates and Trusts – Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons – Court Appointed Attorneys

Bills introduced, passed both parties and sent to the Governor by the House through HB 1486 (see above for bills cross-filed in Senate)

HB 166, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022)

HB 187, Estates and Trusts – Administration of Estates – Fees

HB 449, Property Tax- Renter’s Property Tax Relief Program- Application Period (at least 70 years old)

HB 456/ SB 0957, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – State Supplement ( at least 60 years old)

HB 496, Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment

HB 534/ SB 0244, Maryland Medical Assistance – Self Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

HB 684, Maryland Medical Assistance Program

HB 763/ SB 0231, Correctional Officers Retirement System - Membership

HB 809, Property Tax Exemption – Disabled Veteran, Active Duty and Surviving Spouse – Application Process

HB 1034, State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators – Renaming, Licensure of Assisted Living Managers, and Penalties.

HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard and Montgomery County Adult Day Healthcare Services Pilot

HB 1397, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

Any COGS members wanting a copy of any Bill in it’s entirety please contact me at don@moyerandsons.com

Respectfully submitted 3/31/2022

Donald Hott

COGS Legislative Chair

Hello, COGS members! This memo reflects updates as of MARCH 30th on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members. COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you. Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns. This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members.

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates. We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

The 2022 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The 90-day session is scheduled to adjourn “sine die” at midnight on Monday, April 11, 2022

For those who wish to access the bills introduced according to subject, you may find it useful to refer to the subject index in the Maryland General Assembly website. In particular, these topics may be useful: Assisted living; Elderly persons; Estates and trusts; Health care facilities; Vulnerable adults, Adult abuse, Dept. of Aging, Senior citizens, Prescription pricing, Caregiver, Nursing Homes and Disabled persons.

Bills introduced and still active in the Senate through SB 1011 (with associated bills cross-filed in the House)

SB 3/ HB 0297, Facilities – Disabilities, Juveniles, Behavioral Health and Health Care – Safety Plans

SB 27, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022)

SB 175, Fiduciary Institutions – Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation – Records Disclosure

SB 241, Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – 9-8-8 Trust Fund

SB 0251/ HB 186, Income Tax- Subtraction Modification for Centenarians

SB 353, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

SB 357/ HB 0589, Adult Protective Services- Vulnerable Adults Registry – Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study

SB 527/ HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force

SB 531/ HB 0636, Maryland Health Care Commission – Assisted Living Programs – Study

SB 559, Estates and Trusts – Supported Decision Making

SB 694/ HB 0990, Estates and Trusts – Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons – Court Appointed Attorneys

Bills introduced and still active in the House through HB 1486 (see above for bills cross-filed in Senate)

HB 092 Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act – Assistance with Governmental Benefits and Programs

HB 161, Criminal Law – Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults or Elderly Individual – Undue Influence

HB 166, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services ( Dementia Services Act of 2022)

HB 187, Estates and Trusts – Administration of Estates – Fees

HB 430/ SB 0511, Human Services – Secretary of Aging – Qualifications

HB 449, Property Tax- Renter’s Property Tax Relief Program- Application Period (at least 70 years old)

HB 456/ SB 0957, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – State Supplement ( at least 60 years old)

HB 496, Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment

HB 534/ SB 0244, Maryland Medical Assistance – Self Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

HB 684, Maryland Medical Assistance Program

HB 763/ SB 0231, Correctional Officers Retirement System - Membership

HB 809, Property Tax Exemption – Disabled Veteran, Active Duty and Surviving Spouse – Application Process

HB 1034, State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators – Renaming, Licensure of Assisted Living Managers, and Penalties.

HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard and Montgomery County Adult Day Healthcare Services Pilot

HB 1397, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

Any COGS members wanting a copy of any Bill in it’s entirety please contact me at don@moyerandsons.com

Respectfully submitted 3/31/2022

Donald Hott

COGS Legislative Chair

Hello COGS Members.

I just wanted to update you that TO DATE 2,449 Bills have been 

introduced to the MD General Assembly. House Bills are 1,461

and Senate Bills are 988.

I am honored to be on the AARP MD Advocacy Group now that has a tremendous presence in Annapolis for Seniors.

Thank you.

Don Hott

COGS Legislative Committee Chairman

TO:               COGS Membership

FROM:         Legislative Committee

RE:               Select Proposed Legislation of Potential Interest to COGS Membership

DATE:          February 21, 2022

Hello, COGS members!  This memo reflects updates as of February 21st on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.  As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members.  COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you.  Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns.  This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members. 

 

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.  We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

 

Please note that bill introduction deadlines are February 4th in the House and February 7th in the Senate.  Following these dates, any bills introduced are referred to the Rules Committees and may or may not receive a hearing.

 

For those who wish to access the bills introduced according to subject, you may find it useful to refer to the subject index in the Maryland General Assembly website.  In particular, these topics may be useful: Assisted living; Elderly persons; Estates and trusts; Health care facilities; Vulnerable adults, Adult abuse, Dept. of Aging, Senior citizens, Prescription pricing, Caregiver, Nursing Homes and Disabled persons.

 

Bills introduced in the Senate through SB 957 (with associated bills cross-filed in the House)

 

SB 3/ HB 0297, Facilities – Disabilities, Juveniles, Behavioral Health and Health Care – Safety Plans

 

SB 175, Fiduciary Institutions – Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation – Records Disclosure

 

SB 236, Maryland Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established ( David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day))

 

SB 0251/ HB 186, Income Tax- Subtraction Modification for Centenarians

 

SB 344, Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2022

 

SB 353, Health Insurance – Prescription Insulin Drugs – Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act)

 

SB 357/ HB 0589, Adult Protective Services- Vulnerable Adults Registry – Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study

 

SB 407/ HB 407 Health Occupations – Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency – Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements

( Health Care Heroes Act of 2022 )

 

SB 405, Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022

 

SB 505/ HB 0731, Dept. of Aging – Dementia Care Coordinator and Dementia Care Navigators

 

SB 527/ HB 1051, Elderly Individuals – Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force

 

SB 531/ HB 0636, Maryland Health Care Commission – Assisted Living Programs – Study

 

SB 562/ HB 0600, Correctional Services – Geriatric and Medical Parole

 

SB 0624, Assisted Living Programs – Assisted Living Referrers – Requirements and Prohibitions

 

SB 0637/ HB 935, Health and Health Insurance – Behavioral Health Services – Expansion  (Behavioral Health System Modernization Act)

 

SB 677, Maryland Health Care commission – Nursing Homes – Audit

 

SB 694/ HB 0990, Estates and Trusts – Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons – Court Appointed Attorneys

 

SB 0720/ HB 1034, State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators- Renaming and Licensure of Assisted Living Managers

 

SB 730/ HB 0802, Estates and Trusts – Claims Against an Estate – Statue of Limitations

 

SB 0743, Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Affordable Assisted Living Enhanced Care Pilot Program

 

SB 809/ HB 1138, Homeowners Property Tax Credit – Easy Application and Automatic Renewal

 

SB 901, Property Tax – Elderly Individuals and Veteran Tax Credit – Amount and Duration

 

SB 909/ HB 1241, Health Occupations – Nursing Home Administrator – Qualifications

 

 

 

Bills introduced in the House through HB 1361 (see above for bills cross-filed in Senate)

 

HB 0008/ SB 0275, Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Establishment ( Time to Care Act of 2022)

 

HB 062, Income Tax – Credit for Long – Term Care Premiums (Long – Term Care Relief Act of 2022)

 

HB 092, Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act – Assistance with Governmental Benefits and Programs

 

HB 103/ SB 085, Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans - Established

 

HB 115, Real Property – Transfer to Heir – Exemption from Prepayment

 

HB 224/ SB 0148, Property Tax Exemption- Disabled Veterans

 

HB 161, Criminal Law – Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults or Elderly Individual – Undue Influence

 

HB 166, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services  ( Dementia Services Act of 2022)

 

HB 187, Estates and Trusts – Administration of Estates – Fees

 

HB 337/ SB 0021, Criminal Procedure – Sentencing – Primary Caretaker

 

HB 430/ SB 0511, Human Services – Secretary of Aging – Qualifications

 

HB 449, Property Tax- Renter’s Property Tax Relief Program- Application Period (at least 70 years old)

 

HB 456/ SB 0957, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – State Supplement ( at least 60 years old)

 

HB 466, Income Tax – Personal Exemption – Disabled Individuals

 

HB 473, Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Military Retirement Income

 

HB 496, Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment

 

HB 499, Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Retirement Income

 

HB 529, Estates and Trusts – Supported Decision Making

 

HB 534/ SB 0244, Maryland Medical Assistance – Self Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

 

HB 589, Adult Protective Services – Vulnerable Adults Registry – Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study

 

HB 675/ SB 0621, Health Insurance – Changes to Coverage, Benefits and Drug Formularies - Timing

 

HB 702, Election Judges – Training and Signs – Accommodations for Voters in Need of Assistance

 

HB 726/ SB 0625, Transportation of Disabled Persons – Transportation Network Companies – Employee Requirements

 

HB 763/ SB 0231, Correctional Officers Retirement System - Membership

 

HB 787, Retiree Income Tax Act of 2022

 

HB 800/ SB 0565, Public Safety – Emergency Management – Price Gouging Consumer Protections

 

HB 809, Property Tax Exemption – Disabled Veteran, Active Duty and Surviving Spouse – Application Process

 

HB 892/ SB 0578, State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees

 

HB 903, Maryland Nondiscrimination in Health Care Coverage Act

 

HB 978, Income Tax – Caregiver Tax Credit

 

HB 979, Tax Sales – Homeowner Protection Program – Automatic Enrollment and Funding

 

HB 1019/ SB 083, Transportation – Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service- County Funding

 

HB 1072, Assisted Living Program Licensing – Notice of Applicant Located in Common Ownership Community

 

HB 1198, Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Retirement Income ( Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act )

 

HB 1361, Property Taxes – Exemption – Dwellings of Senior Citizens

 

Any COGS members wanting a copy of any Bill in it’s entirety please contact me at don@moyerandsons.com 

 

Respectfully submitted 2/21/2022

Donald Hott

COGS Legislative Chair

 

TO:               COGS Membership

FROM:         Legislative Committee

RE:               Select Proposed Legislation of Potential Interest to COGS Membership

DATE:          February 2, 2022

Hello, COGS members!  This memo reflects updates as of February 2 on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.  As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members.  COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you.  Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns.  This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members. 

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.  We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

Please note that bill introduction deadlines are February 4th in the House and February 7th in the Senate.  Following these dates, any bills introduced are referred to the Rules Committees and may or may not receive a hearing.

For those who wish to access the bills introduced according to subject, you may find it useful to refer to the subject index in the Maryland General Assembly website.  In particular, these topics may be useful: assisted living; elderly persons; estates and trusts; health care facilities; and vulnerable adults

Bills introduced in the Senate through SB 562 (with associated bills cross-filed in the House)

SB 175, Fiduciary Institutions – Investigation of Financial Abuse and Financial Exploitation – Records Disclosure

SB 0251/ HB 186, Income Tax- Subtraction Modification for Centenarians

SB 344, Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2022

SB 357, Adult Protective Services- Vulnerable Adults Registry – Investigations and Records of Abuse and Neglect and Workgroup Study

SB 405, Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022

SB 505, Dept. of Aging – Dementia Care Coordinator and Dementia Care Navigators

SB 531, Maryland Health Care Commission – Assisted Living Programs – Study

SB 562, Correctional Services – Geriatric and Medical Parole

Bills introduced in the House through HB 529 (see above for bills cross-filed in Senate)

HB 161, Criminal Law – Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults or Elderly Individual – Undue Influence

HB 166, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services  ( Dementia Services Act of 2022)

HB 430, Human Services – Secretary of Aging – Qualifications

HB 449, Property Tax- Renter’s Property Tax Relief Program- Application Period (at least 70 years old)

HB 456, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – State Supplement ( at least 60 years old)

HB 499, Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Retirement Income

HB 529, Estates and Trusts – Supported Decision Making

 

Respectfully submitted 2/2/2022

Donald Hott

COGS Legislative Chair

DATE:            February 26, 2021

Hello, COGS members!  As promised, this memo reflects updates as of January 15 on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.  As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members.  COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you.  Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns.  This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members. 

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.  We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

Bills introduced in the Senate through SB 953 (with associated bills cross filed in the House)

SB13 Certified Nursing Assistants – Certificate Renewal – Training Program Requirements

SB 41/HB 142, Health – Mental and Emotional Disorders – Consent (Mental Health Access Initiative)

+SB 47Health Facilities – Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Programs – Essential Caregivers

SB 96 Public Health – Behavioral Health Programs and Health Care Facilities – Safety and Community Relations Plans

SB 204/HB 216 Health Care Facilities – Assisted Living Programs – Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Disease Unit Regulations

SB 313/HB 119 Maryland Department of Health - Public Health Outreach Programs - Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Other Types of Dementia

SB286/HB 108 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – Modifications

SB 311/HB 25, Catastrophic Health Emergencies – Health Care Providers – Definition and Immunity

SB 313/HB 119 Maryland Department of Health - Public Health Outreach Programs - Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Other Types of Dementia

SB 327, Civil Actions, Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

SB 364/HB 652, Health Facilities – Residential Service Agencies – Guidance and Reporting

SB 384, HB 652, Health Facilities – Residential Service Agencies – Compliance with State Labor Laws

SB 486/HB 581, Labor & Employment – Employment Standards During an Emergency

SB 507/HB 554, Division of Consumer Protection, Assisted Living Programs

SB 570/ HB 737, Emergency Services – Exposure to Contagious Diseases and Viruses –  

SB579 NotificatioHealth Care Facilities – Restrooms – Requirementn and Other Requirements

SB615/HB709 Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Drug Reimbursement - Reporting Requirements

SB682/HB1063 insurance - Medicare Supplement Policy Plans - Open Enrollment Period Following Birthday

SB741/HB836 COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing, and Vaccination Act of 2021

SB820/HB1261 Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives - Electronic Execution

SB910/HB1312

COVID-19 Eviction and Housing Relief Act of 2021

SB948/HB1358 Veterans Affairs – Office of Communications and Public Affairs – Veterans Advocacy and Education Act

SB652

Public Health - Long-Term Care Planning

Bills introduced in the House through HB 1362 (see above for bills cross filed in Senate)

HB 165, Md. Estate Tax – Unified Credit

HB 203, Estates & Trusts – Wills and Advance Medical Directives – Notaries Public

 

HB 207, Nursing Homes – Resident Change in Condition – Notification

HB 255, Department of Aging – Grants for Aging in Place Programs

HB 303, Long Term Care Insurance – Prohibition on Premium Increases

HB 347, Criminal Law – Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults or Elderly Individuals – Undue Influence

DATE:            February 4, 2021

Hello, COGS members!  This memo reflects updates as of February 4 on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.  As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members.  COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you.  Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns.  This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members. 

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.  We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

Please note that bill introduction deadlines are February 5 in the House and February 8 in the Senate.  Following these dates, any bills introduced are referred to the Rules Committees and may or may not receive a hearing.

For those who wish to access the bills introduced according to subject, you may find it useful to refer to the subject index in the Maryland General Assembly website.  In particular, these topics may be useful: assisted living; elderly persons; estates and trusts; health care facilities; and vulnerable adults

Bills introduced in the Senate through SB 720 (with associated bills cross-filed in the House)

SB13, Certified Nursing Assistants – Certificate Renewal – Training Program Requirements

SB 41/HB 142, Health – Mental and Emotional Disorders – Consent (Mental Health Access Initiative)

+SB 47/ HB 806, Health Facilities – Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Programs – Essential Caregivers

SB 96, Public Health – Behavioral Health Programs and Health Care Facilities – Safety and Community Relations Plans

SB 204/HB 416, Health Care Facilities – Assisted Living Programs – Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Disease Unit Regulations

SB286/HB 108, Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – Modifications

SB 311/HB 25, Catastrophic Health Emergencies – Health Care Providers – Definition and Immunity

SB 313/HB 119 Maryland Department of Health - Public Health Outreach Programs - Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Other Types of Dementia

SB 327, Civil Actions, Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

SB 364/HB 652, Health Facilities – Residential Service Agencies – Guidance and Reporting

SB 384, HB 652, Health Facilities – Residential Service Agencies – Compliance with State Labor Laws

SB 486/HB 581, Labor & Employment – Employment Standards During an Emergency

SB 507/HB 554, Division of Consumer Protection, Assisted Living Programs

SB 570/ HB 737, Emergency Services – Exposure to Contagious Diseases and Viruses – Notification and Other Requirements

Bills introduced in the House through HB 969 (see above for bills cross-filed in Senate)

HB 165, Md. Estate Tax – Unified Credit

HB 203, Estates & Trusts – Wills and Advance Medical Directives – Notaries Public

HB 207, Nursing Homes – Resident Change in Condition – Notification

HB 255, Department of Aging – Grants for Aging in Place Programs

HB 276, Congregant Care Facilities, Visitation

HB 301/SB265, Maryland Revised Anatomical Gift Act

HB 303, Long Term Care Insurance – Prohibition on Premium Increases

HB 347, Criminal Law – Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults or Elderly Individuals – Undue Influence

DATE:            January 21, 2021

Hello, COGS members!  As promised, this memo reflects updates as of January 15 on bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.  As a service to our membership, the COGS Legislative Committee is reviewing bills introduced in the House and Senate which may be of interest to our members.  COGS will not take any position on these bills as an organization, but we hope that this list will keep you informed of initiatives that may be of interest to you.  Any communication from COGS on legislative matters is for the benefit of our members who may choose to pursue legislative advocacy that reflects their personal or professional concerns.  This effort is a service offered by the COGS Legislative Committee and represents our best efforts. We make no representation that this communication addresses all issues that may affect all COGS members.  

We urge our members to explore additional information on legislative initiatives by consulting the Maryland General Assembly ( http://mgaleg.maryland.gov; telephone 1-800-492-7122 -toll free) and by contacting their representatives in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.  We expect to send you updates on bills introduced in our General Assembly throughout the session.

Bills introduced in the Senate through SB 413 (with associated bills cross filed in the House)

SB13 Certified Nursing Assistants – Certificate Renewal – Training Program Requirements

SB 41/HB 142, Health – Mental and Emotional Disorders – Consent (Mental Health Access Initiative)

+SB 47Health Facilities – Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Programs – Essential Caregivers

SB 96 Public Health – Behavioral Health Programs and Health Care Facilities – Safety and Community Relations Plans

SB 204/HB 216 Health Care Facilities – Assisted Living Programs – Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Disease Unit Regulations

SB 313/HB 119 Maryland Department of Health - Public Health Outreach Programs - Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Other Types of Dementia

SB286/HB 108 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – Modifications

Bills introduced in the House through HB 542 (see above for bills cross filed in Senate)

HB 165, Md. Estate Tax – Unified Credit

HB 203, Estates & Trusts – Wills and Advance Medical Directives – Notaries Public

 

HB 207, Nursing Homes – Resident Change in Condition – Notification

HB 255, Department of Aging – Grants for Aging in Place Programs

HB 303, Long Term Care Insurance – Prohibition on Premium Increases

HB 347, Criminal Law – Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults or Elderly Individuals – Undue Influence