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Acting DOSM secretary outlines startup priorities, 2026 report and five focus areas
Summary
Acting Secretary Walter Simmons told the Health and Government Operations Committee that the Department of Social and Economic Mobility launched Oct. 1 under House Bill 1253 and will focus on organizational buildout, KPIs, asset mapping, stakeholder engagement and measures of performance; a report is due to the Legislature in 2026.
Acting Secretary Walter Simmons told the Health and Government Operations Committee that the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DOSM) launched on Oct. 1 under House Bill 1253 and that he became acting secretary Oct. 20. He outlined an initial five‑point agenda for the newly formed agency and said a comprehensive report on the state’s “economic mobility ecosystem” is due to the Legislature in 2026.
Simmons said the department will target three distinct populations: Maryland residents, Maryland businesses and Maryland communities. He described an early emphasis on organizational and operational…
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