When does Maryland MODPA enforcement begin for businesses?

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) took effect October 1, 2025, but applies to covered entities' personal data processing activities beginning April 1, 2026. Businesses above the statute's thresholds must have consumer-rights handling, notices, and processor oversight operational by that date.

What does the DOJ ADA Title II April 2026 deadline require for government websites?

Beginning April 24, 2026, public entities with a total population of 50,000 or more must ensure that web content and mobile apps — including those provided through vendors, licensing, or contractual arrangements — comply with WCAG 2.1 Level A and Level AA.

What happens to Missouri Medicaid claims that fail EVV validation in April 2026?

Beginning April 1, 2026, certain Missouri DSDS-authorized services will be denied if there is no matching visit in the EVV Aggregator Solution. This makes EVV compliance a direct revenue-cycle issue, not a future audit risk.

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April 2026 Is a Proof Test for Compliance

April 2026 turns four standing compliance obligations into operational proof tests: Maryland's MODPA, the DOJ's ADA Title II WCAG 2.1 rule for public entities, Missouri's EVV claims validation, and quarterly reporting cycles in Washington and Rhode Island.

Laurie Shrout

31 Mar 2026 — 6 min read

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TL;DR:
April 2026 marks a shift from policy awareness to operational proof. Maryland privacy obligations, DOJ Title II web accessibility requirements for larger public entities, Missouri EVV claims validation, and recurring state reporting cycles now function as live control tests. The risk is not new law—it is visible process failure.

What you need to know

The move: A set of April 2026 state and public-sector compliance dates turns standing obligations into live operational control tests: Maryland privacy, DOJ Title II accessibility for larger state and local governments, Missouri EVV claim matching, and recurring Washington and Rhode Island reporting cycles. (Maryland Attorney General)
Why it matters: These are not abstract legal milestones. They require organizations to show that policy has been translated into working processes, vendor oversight, data handling, and payment logic. (Federal Register)
Who should care: Privacy leaders serving Maryland residents, state and local government digital teams, public higher-ed technology and procurement leaders, Medicaid-adjacent healthcare operators, and multistate employer compliance teams are the most exposed. The higher-ed point is a practical implication of the Title II rule’s coverage of state and local government entities, not a separately named category in the rule text. (Maryland Attorney General)

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