Community-Based Residential Facilities - Licensing Entities - Provision of Licensing Criteria and Single Point of Contact

SB 945 requires Maryland licensing authorities to provide interested parties (such as families of residents or nearby neighbors) with the specific criteria used to approve or renew licenses for community-based residential facilities. It also mandates that each licensing authority designate a single point of contact to handle complaints or concerns about these facilities. The bill applies to facilities licensed under Maryland’s health codes for community residential care, including those regulated under Titles 7.5, 8, 10, or 14 of the state’s laws. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.