Rep. Mark Chang

Primary HB 408

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Mental Health Law - County Mental Health Advisory Committees - Membership

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the membership rules for Maryland county mental health advisory committees to better include voices from the military and veteran communities. It achieves this by adding a new category that allows the appointment of individuals with experience in mental health care for veterans or those currently serving in the military. The change ensures that these specific groups are represented alongside existing categories such as patients, family members, and medical professionals. This adjustment aims to broaden the committee's perspective on mental health services without altering the overall structure or voting powers of the advisory body.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1009

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Public Health – Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program – Recovery of Funding

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Maryland's rules for recovering funds from the Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program when a funded property is sold or stops operating as a health center. It reduces the time limit for the state to reclaim money from 30 years to 15 years for most properties, while keeping a 30-year limit for buildings owned directly by the health center. The change also clarifies that the state cannot recover funds if a leased property is sold more than 15 years after the project was finished. These adjustments apply to counties, cities, and nonprofit organizations that received grants for building, renovating, or equipping health centers.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 404

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Public Safety - Wellness Checks - Requirements (Gabriel's Law)

Maddy summaryThis law, known as Gabriel's Law, requires Maryland law enforcement and emergency medical services to immediately respond to wellness check requests from healthcare providers or others with credible information about a life-threatening safety concern. When a life-threatening condition is reported, fire, rescue, or emergency medical teams must conduct the check at the same time as police officers. The bill applies to individuals within the agency's jurisdiction and mandates that requests be forwarded without delay to the appropriate agency if the person is located elsewhere. These provisions take effect on October 1, 2024, and aim to streamline the process for ensuring the well-being of individuals in crisis.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 496

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definition of Consent and Repeal of Force

Maddy summaryThis Maryland bill redefines consent in sexual crime laws to mean a clear and voluntary agreement, explicitly stating that past relationships, clothing choices, or submission due to fear do not constitute consent. It removes the requirement for force or threats to prove a crime, instead making the lack of consent a standalone element that can be shown through words or actions. The law also clarifies that consent can be withdrawn at any time and cannot be documented in writing. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Maryland Judiciary report annual statistics on sexual crime charges and convictions, broken down by county and demographic factors, until 2029.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1206

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Establishment

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 685

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 260

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 431

Signed into law · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Department of Veterans Affairs - Renaming and Deputy Secretary of Military Family Policy and Programs

Signed into law Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 448

Passed · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

Korean American Day

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 259

Passed · Maryland House · Lead sponsor

District Court - Traffic Cases - Surcharges

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track