Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-021-2026    Draft No. 1
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body Public Safety, Health and Human Services
Meeting Date 5/26/2026
Introduced Date 4/28/2026 Public Hearing Date 05/26/2026 @ 10AM
Effective date: 8/10/2026    
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY RESOURCES INFORMATION for the purpose of requiring that ambulances operated by the Prince George’s County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department carry printed community resource information materials; requiring that such materials include resources related to housing, food assistance, legal services, mental health services, and other relevant social services; requiring that such materials be maintained in updated form and in multiple languages consistent with County law; designating a responsible agency for preparation and ongoing distribution of such materials; and generally relating to Fire/EMS Department.
Proposers/Sponsors: Eric C. Olson, Krystal Oriadha, Timothy J. Adams, Danielle I. Hunter, Thomas E. Dernoga, Wanika Fisher, Shayla Adams-Stafford
Attachments: 1. CB-021-2026 - signed pdf, 2. B2026021, 3. CB-021-2026 Summary, 4. CB-021-2026 PAFI Community Resources Information-Final, 5. CB-021-2026 OOL Comment, 6. CB-021-2026 Committee Report
Contact: Ramon Gonzalez, Legislative Attorney

Title

AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY RESOURCES INFORMATION for the purpose of requiring that ambulances operated by the Prince George’s County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department carry printed community resource information materials; requiring that such materials include resources related to housing, food assistance, legal services, mental health services, and other relevant social services; requiring that such materials be maintained in updated form and in multiple languages consistent with County law; designating a responsible agency for preparation and ongoing distribution of such materials; and generally relating to Fire/EMS Department.

 

Background

This bill would require Prince George’s County Fire/EMS ambulances to carry printed information about local community resources, such as housing assistance, food programs, legal aid, mental health services, and crisis support. The goal is to ensure that when emergency responders encounter residents in need beyond medical care, they can quickly provide helpful information about available services. The bill does not change medical treatment or response protocols, it simply adds resource materials to ambulances for voluntary distribution. This effort connects residents to support services at moments when they may need them most.