§ 10–206
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 10-206 (2026)
Title 10. Department of Aging
Subtitle 2. Department of Aging
§ 10–206LinkCopy Citation
(a)
On or before January 1 each year, the Secretary shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on:
(1)
the allocation of funds made available for senior citizen activities centers distributed by the Department; and
(2)
a summary of key activities funded at senior citizen activities centers.
(b)
(1)
On or before January 1 each year, the Secretary shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.
(2)
The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include a summary of:
(i)
the progress made during the immediately preceding year to implement the most recently published comprehensive Longevity Ready Maryland Plan;
(ii)
recommendations for legislation, policy change, or other related planning or advocacy efforts made by the Commission on Aging to the Department;
(iii)
any study, survey, or other form of research conducted by the Department or the Commission on Aging; and
(iv)
any available research and best practices reviewed by the Commission on Aging.
(c)
On or before July 1, 2029, and every 4 years on July 1 thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an updated comprehensive Longevity Ready Maryland Plan that:
(1)
complies with § 10–204 of this subtitle;
(2)
includes progress made on existing goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the immediately preceding Longevity Ready Maryland Plan;
(3)
maintains existing goals and includes any additional goals;
(4)
updates objectives and strategies if appropriate based on evolving circumstances and population projections; and
(5)
is informed by the State Plan on Aging as required by the Older Americans Act of 1965 and other relevant State and local plans and agency collaborations.