Maryland Legislation News
Legislative Bills
Maryland Sign Language Interpreter Licensure - HB 260 and SB 346
Sponsored by Maryland Association of the Deaf
Open Captioning Movie Bill - HB 264 and SB 400
Sponsored by the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf, Howard County Association of the Deaf, Prince George County Association of the Deaf, and Metro South Asian Deaf Association.
Maryland General Assembly- HB0264
Other Legislative Bills
Below are some bills that MDAD is currently monitoring. To find out the current status of each bill and itS scheduled hearings, click on the bill's link for more information:
Workers' Compensation - Benefits - Offset and Hearing Loss - HB 590 and SB 377
Health Insurance - Hearing Aids for Adults - Coverage - HB 1145 and SB 397
Health Occupations – Practice Audiology – Definition - HB 401 and SB 449
Public Schools - Dual Language Education - Teacher Certification, Program Implementation, and Study - HB 0056 and SB 389
Fire Protection and Prevention – Sprinkler Systems and Smoke Alarms - HB 1292 and SB 970
Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program - HB 0451 and SB 528
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption for Hearing Aid Products - HB 925
Social Workers - Licensure Examinations - Moratorium and Workgroup - SB 871
State Board of Social Work Examiners - Temporary License to Practice Social Work - SB 872
Legislative Bills
Co-Navigation Services for DeafBlind
Sponsored by Metro Washington Association of the DeafBlind and Maryland Association of the Deaf
Commission on Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing
Sponsored by Maryland Association of the Deaf
Open Captioning Movies Bill
Sponsored by Baltimore City Association of the Deaf, Howard County Association of the Deaf, Prince George's County Association of the Deaf, and Metro South Asians Deaf Association
Supported by Maryland Association of the Deaf