Maryland SB96 updates terminology in the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program to include service members.

Maryland SB96 amends the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program to change the term "active service member" to "service member." The program provides funds to local nonprofit organizations to establish and expand community behavioral health programs serving service members, veterans, and their families. The change in terminology ensures the program includes all service members, not just those on active duty. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB96 updates terminology in the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program to include service members.

Maryland SB96 amends the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program to change the term "active service member" to "service member." The program provides funds to local nonprofit organizations to establish and expand community behavioral health programs serving service members, veterans, and their families. The change in terminology ensures the program includes all service members, not just those on active duty. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.