INTRODUCING THE MARYLAND MILITARY COALITION (MMC)

Veterans and military members can accomplish more in the Maryland General Assembly when the military community comes together as one powerful voice. That is the reason for the establishment of the Maryland Military Coalition (MMC), now updating to reintroduce goals that did not survive in past legislative time frame but are updated for the 2025 session.

MMC will work hard to project a clear, united message to Maryland lawmakers. With about 460,000 military-connected people in the State, the need to “speak with one voice” is clear.

Also see MMC's legislative agenda for 2025.  It features items of interest to actively serving members, retirees, and surviving spouses and family members, as well as health care in general. 

Veterans and military members can accomplish more in the Maryland General Assembly when the military community comes together as one powerful voice. That is the reason for the establishment of the Maryland Military Coalition (MMC), now updating to reintroduce goals that did not survive the 2023 legislative period but have been updated for the 2025 session.

MMC will work hard to project a clear, united message to Maryland lawmakers. With about 460,000 military-connected people in the State, the need to “speak with one voice” is truly clear.

Also see MMC's legislative agenda for 2024. It features items of interest to actively serving members, retirees, and surviving spouses and family members, as well as health care in general. 

The Prioritized 2025 Goals that Serve our Constituencies.

• Eliminate the age restriction and tax on military retirement income Refile the three-year phase-in legislation of the 2024 session (SB0346/HB0952)
• Prohibit companies from charging veterans for claims unless the business is accredited by the US Veterans Administration Refile the legislation of the 2024 session (SB0831/HB0875)
• Expedited professional licensure and certification of health occupations for spouses of uniformed services members Focus on enacting the following interstate licensure compacts:
  •  ▪ Dental and dental hygienist compact
  • ▪ Dietician licensure compact
  • ▪ EMS licensure compact
  • ▪ Physicians associate compact
  • ▪ Interstate compact for school psychologists
• Enable counties and local jurisdictions to adopt the provisions of the Families Serve Act of 2024 and the Time to Serve Act of 202