§ 7–303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 7-303 (2026)
Title 7. Individuals With Disabilities
Subtitle 3. Maryland Commission on Caregiving
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(a)
(1)
The Commission consists of the following members:
(i)
one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(ii)
one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(iii)
the following members appointed by the Governor:
(1)
two representatives from the Department of Human Services;
(2)
three representatives from the Maryland Department of Health;
(3)
one representative from the Department of Aging;
(4)
one representative from an area agency on aging;
(5)
one representative from the Department of Disabilities;
(6)
two consumers of respite care services;
(7)
three family caregivers;
(8)
four representatives of organizations that provide or have interest or expertise in respite care services; and
(9)
one family caregiver of a service–disabled veteran.
(2)
In appointing members to the Commission, to the extent possible, the Governor shall consider groups representing individuals:
(i)
with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders;
(ii)
with developmental disabilities;
(iii)
with physical disabilities;
(iv)
with chronic illnesses;
(v)
with mental or emotional conditions that require supervision;
(vi)
who are vulnerable to abuse or neglect;
(vii)
with disabilities, disorders, or conditions affecting the entire lifespans of the individuals; and
(viii)
who reflect the diversity of the State.
(b)
The term of a member of the Commission is 3 years.
(c)
The Governor shall appoint a chair of the Commission from among the members.