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HB 202 — Maryland

Public Health - Social Isolation and Loneliness Pilot Grant Program - Establishment

Establishing the Social Isolation and Loneliness Pilot Grant Program in the Maryland Department of Health to provide grants for the operating costs associated with the maintenance or expansion of programs that target vulnerable populations with socioemotional support addressing social isolation and loneliness; requiring the Governor to include in the budget bill for fiscal year 2028 an appropriation of $100,000 for the Program; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/10 at 2:30 p.m. · Feb 10, 2026

In committeeAging, Department ofAppropriationsChildren (4-12)Elderly Persons (65+)Evaluations and ReviewsGovernorGrantsHealthHealth, Department ofHousing and Community Development, Department ofMental and Behavioral HealthPilot ProgramsPublic HealthReportsRural AreasSunsetVulnerable AdultsYouth (10-21)

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Health (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Aug 13, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Health

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 2/10 at 2:00 p.m.

    Jan 22, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Hearing canceled

    Feb 10, 2026 · House of Delegates

  5. Hearing 2/10 at 2:30 p.m.

    Feb 10, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Joe Vogel

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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