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HB 811

Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places ( Village Multigenerational Third Places Act)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Wolek

Maryland bill establishes state grant program funding community "third places" that combine aging-in-place services with multigenerational programming to reduce senior isolation and institutional care needs.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 759
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Bill Summary · HB 811

Legislative bill overview

HB 811 establishes a grant program to fund "multigenerational third places"—community spaces designed to serve aging adults while facilitating intergenerational interaction. The bill allocates state resources to support physical spaces and programming that help seniors age in place while connecting them with younger generations in shared community settings.

Why is this important

As Maryland's population ages, isolation among seniors has documented health consequences including increased mortality risk and mental health decline. Multigenerational spaces address this by combining aging-support infrastructure with community building, potentially reducing costly institutional care while improving quality of life for both elderly and younger residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding specificity: The bill's fiscal impact and total appropriation amount are not specified in the legislative record, raising questions about implementation costs and whether existing budgets will be redirected or new revenue allocated
  • Program definition and oversight: "Multigenerational third places" lacks a precise statutory definition, potentially allowing varied interpretations and creating accountability challenges for grant recipients
  • Evidence of effectiveness: Limited peer-reviewed data exists on whether designed intergenerational spaces produce measurable health or social outcomes, making this partly an experimental intervention using public funds

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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