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Commission hears legislative roundup, including Time to Care Act implementation timeline
Summary
Commissioner Angela Rose summarized highlights from the recent Maryland General Assembly session including workforce and safety measures, mental health parity and the 2024 Time to Care Act provision that will require employer contributions beginning January 2027.
Angela Rose provided the commission with a legislative update after the conclusion of the Maryland General Assembly session, highlighting topics of interest to the Maryland Commission for Women and local advocates.
Rose said the session addressed workforce and safety issues, health‑and‑safety topics, mental‑health parity and coverage details (including emergency care processes, hospitalization and maternal care access), and programs related to childcare scholarships. She noted the 2024 Time to Care Act will begin requiring employer contributions in January 2027.
Tatiana Levone also circulated the Maryland Commission for Women April newsletter, which the commission tracks for bills and policies that disproportionately affect women. Commissioners discussed signing up to receive the newsletter and noted the commission will reflect legislative highlights in its annual report to the County Council.
