# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 7. Individuals With Disabilities

### Subtitle 3. Maryland Commission on Caregiving

#### Section 7-303

(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.

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