Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandTo Governor
SB 182: Adult Protective Services - Modifications
Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee
SB 182 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653 (updated May 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies the operations and mandates of Maryland's Adult Protective Services (APS).
Who is affected
Elderly and vulnerable adults, social service caseworkers, and state agency administrators.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Approved by the Governor on 2026-05-26.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved protection of vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of specific operational detail makes it impossible to determine if the changes impose significant administrative burdens.
What is still unknown
Specific changes to agency authority, reporting, funding, or staffing levels.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Strengthened protective oversight for vulnerable adults
- Modernized service delivery protocols
- Improved response mechanisms for abuse cases
Risks
- Potential administrative transition bottlenecks
- Implementation lag for social service providers
- Uncertainty regarding updated reporting requirements
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clarified statutory authority for the agency
- Standardized agency reporting frameworks
- Enhanced public interest protections
Risks
- Opaque implementation details in existing summary
- Limited transparency in internal regulatory adjustments
- Administrative discretion may vary by jurisdiction
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhanced protection from physical and mental abuse
- Improved safety net for at-risk adults
- Reduction in neglect incidents through policy updates
Risks
- Possible service disruption during transition period
- Variable quality of implementation across counties
- Administrative resource allocation challenges
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The scope of change is unknown due to the lack of bill text.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only, lacking specific statutory language.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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