§ 7–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 7-305 (2026)
Title 7. Individuals With Disabilities
Subtitle 3. Maryland Commission on Caregiving
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(a)
The Commission shall:
(1)
solicit and gather concerns of caregivers by:
(i)
conducting surveys;
(ii)
holding public hearings;
(iii)
establishing a telephone hotline for public access; and
(iv)
other appropriate means;
(2)
develop and distribute to interested parties a handbook of current respite care and other family caregiver services available in the State;
(3)
review successful respite care programs in other states;
(4)
develop a model family caregiver support program that incorporates best practices from existing programs in this and other states;
(5)
provide ongoing analysis of best practices in family caregiver support programs in this and other states;
(6)
coordinate activities of existing and proposed family caregiver support services among State and local units;
(7)
research available funding sources and explore possibilities for additional funds;
(8)
identify unmet needs and priorities for additional funds; and
(9)
monitor implementation of the Commission’s recommendations.
(b)
The Commission shall report annually on its activities and recommendations regarding family caregiver support services to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.