Maryland HB1156 establishes a Length of Service Award Program for Calvert County volunteers, providing death or burial benefits.

Maryland HB1156 amends the Length of Service Award Program for Calvert County volunteers. It increases the death or burial benefit for volunteers who have completed years of certified service. A volunteer who dies while receiving benefits will receive a death or burial benefit up to $14,000. For those who die after completing years of certified service, the benefit increases to $560 for each year of service. This Act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1156 establishes a Length of Service Award Program for Calvert County volunteers, providing death or burial benefits.

Maryland HB1156 amends the Length of Service Award Program for Calvert County volunteers. It increases the death or burial benefit for volunteers who have completed years of certified service. A volunteer who dies while receiving benefits will receive a death or burial benefit up to $14,000. For those who die after completing years of certified service, the benefit increases to $560 for each year of service. This Act takes effect July 1, 2026.