Md. Lawmakers Approve 988 Surcharge
The Maryland General Assembly supported a 25 cent fee that will help fund the 988 mental health hotline. It would apply monthly to landline and postpaid mobile services, while prepaid wireless would pay a quarter per retail transaction under SB-974.…
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The bill passed the Senate last month 42-3. The Maryland House voted 110-26 Tuesday for the Senate bill after last month voting 121-17 for a House version (HB-933). The bill will go to Gov. Wes Moore (D).