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HB 378

Prince George's County - Assisted Living Programs - Inspections PG 405-25

2025 Regular Session

HB 378 modifies assisted living facility inspection standards in Prince George's County to strengthen regulatory oversight and resident protection protocols.

Hearing 2/27 at 2:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 378

Legislative bill overview

HB 378 modifies inspection and regulatory requirements for assisted living programs in Prince George's County, Maryland. The bill appears to address oversight procedures for facilities providing residential care to elderly or vulnerable populations. Specific amendments to the Prince George's County Code (PG 405-25) would establish or modify inspection protocols and compliance standards.

Why is this important

Assisted living facilities serve thousands of vulnerable residents who depend on adequate oversight to ensure safety, proper care standards, and protection from neglect or abuse. Inspection requirements directly impact quality assurance, resident protections, and facility accountability. Changes to these regulations can affect both operational costs for providers and care quality outcomes for residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Inspection frequency and burden: Proposals to increase or decrease inspection frequency may create tension between advocates seeking stronger oversight and facility operators concerned about compliance costs
  • Regulatory scope and enforcement: Disagreements over which specific practices should be inspected and how violations should be penalized could reflect broader philosophy differences on government regulation
  • Local vs. state authority: Questions about whether Prince George's County-specific rules conflict with or duplicate state-level assisted living regulations under Maryland law

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

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