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House codifies 'Longevity Ready Maryland' plan, expands commission on aging
Summary
Lawmakers voted to codify the Longevity Ready Maryland executive order, expanding the Commission on Aging from about 11 to 20 members and broadening stakeholder representation. Debate focused on removing an explicit numerical guarantee of seats reserved for older adults and on the commission’s composition.
Annapolis — The House passed House Bill 278 on Feb. 15, codifying the "Longevity Ready Maryland" initiative and altering the membership and charge of the Commission on Aging.
The floor leader and sponsor said the bill codifies a prior executive order and reflects two years of stakeholder engagement. Sponsor remarks noted the commission’s membership would increase to around…
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