MD SB6 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2025-01-14 - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2025 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2025-01-14 - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the Veterans and Military Families Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans and Military Families; establishing the purpose of the Ombudsman is to serve as a resource to provide information and support to veterans and military families regarding their rights and access to services; requiring the Ombudsman to be a veteran; requiring the Ombudsman to arrange for a toll-free telephone number to assist any individual seeking information or advice about available services; and requiring the Ombudsman to submit an annual report.
Title
State Government - Veterans and Military Families Ombudsman - Establishment
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | Senate | Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-01-08 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2024-09-26 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB142 (Crossfiled) 2025-02-24 - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Subjects
Military Families
Ombudsmen
Public Officials
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Veterans
Veterans and Military Families, Department of
Work, Labor, and Employment
Ombudsmen
Public Officials
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Veterans
Veterans and Military Families, Department of
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government | 9 | 901 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 960 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 961 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 962 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 963 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 964 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0006?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0006f.pdf |
