§ 20–2501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-2501 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 25
§ 20–2501LinkCopy Citation
In this subtitle:
(1)
“Caregiver” means an individual who provides care, supervision, or assistance to another individual due to the individual’s age, disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation;
(2)
“Caregiver” includes:
(i)
A parent or guardian of a child with a disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation;
(ii)
An individual caring for an adult family member or loved one with a disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation; and
(iii)
A minor or dependent providing care to a parent, grandparent, or other adult due to the age, disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation of the parent, grandparent, or other adult; and
(3)
“Caregiver” does not include a parent or guardian providing care, supervision, or assistance to a child that does not have a disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation.