# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

### Subtitle 2. Department of Aging

#### Section 10-206

(a) On or before January 1 each year, the Secretary shall report to the Governor and, subject to Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an updated comprehensive Longevity Ready Maryland Plan that:

  (1) complies with Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)