May 2, 2026

Ready Report: Veto Fight on Trust Act, Ready Bill Signed & More

I hope you and your family are doing well as we enter the month of May. The legislative Session has ended, and we are now getting into campaign season. I’ll have more on that in future communication but there’s a lot of news to share from the past week. Check it out below and feel free to reply with questions, ideas or concerns.

Senate GOP and I Call on Governor Moore to Veto Trust Act

Senate Republicans fought hard against the Trust Act, which essentially makes Maryland a Sanctuary State, during the 2026 Legislative Session. However, against our best wishes, the bill was passed in the final hours.

Senate Republicans are now calling on Governor Moore to veto this incredibly short-sighted legislation that will make our communities much less safe. You can read our full statement below.

Ready in the Press

A couple of weeks ago, I joined WBAL’s C4 and Bryan Newman to discuss how Democrat lawmakers pushed through the Community Trust Act in the final hours of the 2026 Legislative Session. Republicans attempted to offer amendments and most were voted down on party line votes. You can watch this full interview by clicking here.

Ready Mental Health Legislation Receives Bill Signing – SB 707

Earlier this week I was back down in Annapolis for the bill signing for SB 707 – legislation I was able to work with NAMI Maryland and other mental health advocates and family members to pass. SB 707 facilitates better access to treatment for those with serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, who are unable because of their illness, to recognize they are seriously ill and need treatment.

Before this bill, Maryland was one of the only 2 states that had no definition for the “danger standard” for involuntary evaluation and inpatient treatment, leaving courts and our health system often in limbo. This leads to a small but significant number of people wandering the streets, having to frequently utilize emergency rooms and occupy law enforcement and first responder resources.

Beginning on October 1st, Maryland will have the needed definition in the law to help people get their loved ones the treatment they desperately need. I appreciate the bipartisan support we received in the Senate Finance Committee and House Health Committee.

ICYMI: 2026 End of Session Report

The 2026 Legislative Session adjourned Sine Die at midnight on April 13th. I, along with Delegate April Rose and Delegate Chris Tomlinson, produced a comprehensive breakdown of the 2026 legislative session which outlines major legislative initiatives that were considered over the 90-day Session. This includes the following:

  • FY 2027 State Budget
  • Energy Policy – A Missed Opportunity for Real Relief
  • Capital Budget – Carroll County Projects
  • MPRP Legislation
  • Ready, Rose, & Tomlinson Legislative Initiatives From Session
  • Democratic Supermajority Ignores Real Issues – Focuses on D.C. Politics
  • Bad Bills Killed by Republicans
  • Carroll County Delegation Legislation

You can read the full report by clicking here.

Carroll County Seeks Citizens for Boards and Commissions

Westminster, MD, Monday, April 20, 2026 – The Carroll County Board of Commissioners (BoC) is seeking Carroll County citizens to immediately fill a variety of openings on county boards and commissions. Citizen input is critical to the success of local government and Carroll County Government needs resident’s skills, enthusiasm, knowledge, and fresh ideas.

Immediate openings are available for the following Boards and Commissions: Click on the name of interest for details:

  1. Environmental Advisory Council
  2. Workforce Development Board ***
  3. Monocacy Scenic River Board
  4. Board of Zoning Appeals
  5. Department of Social Services

*** Business representatives with “optimum policy-making authority.” An individual who can reasonably be expected to speak affirmatively on behalf of the entity he or she represents and to commit that entity to a chosen course of action.

Advantages to joining a board or commission include making a difference in your community, helping facilitate positive change, gaining new skills, making great connections, and learning more about how your local government works.

Learn more and apply online by clicking here or contact the Boards & Commissions Coordinator at [email protected] or 410-386-2043.

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It is an honor to represent you in the Maryland Senate. As always, feel free to reach out to my office anytime with questions or concerns. Please be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X for the most up-to-date information.

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