HB1015Introduced in the House of Delegates
Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)
Introduced by Jared Solomon, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide an expedited Medicaid eligibility determination for developmental disabilities services to individuals who received certain services in another state and relocated to the State; and requiring the Department to begin the determination process before an individual establishes residency in the State under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 184
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {563220/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (137-0)
Referred Finance
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {833826/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 184
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 563220/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 833826/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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