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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 310: Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Individuals With Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities

HB 310 limits the use of restrictive housing (locked cell confinement for 22+ hours daily) for incarcerated individuals in Maryland state facilities who have a developmental or intellectual disability. It requires a licensed clinical professional to assess new inmates for these disabilities during intake and to recommend against placing them in restrictive housing for more than 15 consecutive days within any 30-day period. This 15-day limit does not apply if the individual commits a "prohibited act," such as causing serious injury, making threats, or possessing weapons. The bill directly affects incarcerated people with these disabilities and mandates correctional facilities to follow this assessment and limitation process.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts restrictive housing for disabled inmates, requiring clinical assessments and limiting confinement duration - aligns with criminal justice reform to protect civil rights and improve correctional conditions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates clinical assessments for disabilities and restricts harmful confinement, protecting vulnerable inmates' mental health access through healthcare standards.90% confidence
David Moon (D) Nicole Williams (D) Susan McComas (R) Aaron Kaufman (D) Marvin Holmes (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 466: Civil Actions - Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Vulnerable Individuals - Comparative Negligence

HB 466 modifies Maryland's comparative negligence law for motor vehicle accident cases involving vulnerable individuals (as defined in § 21-901.3 of the Transportation Article, such as minors or elderly individuals). It prevents plaintiffs from being barred from recovering damages solely due to their own negligence, unless their negligence was both a direct cause of their injury and greater than the combined negligence of all defendants. Damages awarded under this law would be reduced proportionally based on the plaintiff’s share of fault. The law applies only to accidents occurring on or after October 1, 2026, and does not change existing rules about joint liability or the last clear chance doctrine.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModifies negligence law for vehicle accidents involving vulnerable individuals under Transportation Article, enhancing victim recovery rights and safety accountability in transportation incidents.90% confidence
Julie Palakovich Carr (D) Sean Stinnett (D) Heather Bagnall Tudball (D) Aaron Kaufman (D) Jen Terrasa (D)
passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 410: Public Health - Food Labeling - Requirements

HB 410 requires food manufacturers, processors, and retailers in Maryland to use standardized date labels on packaged food starting July 1, 2027. It mandates replacing "Sell By" with "Best If Used By" for quality dates and "Use By" for safety dates, while prohibiting the sale of items labeled with "Sell By" after that date. The bill also requires the Maryland Department of Health to create and post educational materials about these labels online by July 2027. This affects all food businesses selling packaged products to consumers, excluding infant formula, beer, and malt beverages.
Jamila Woods (D) Deni Taveras (D) Teresa Woorman (D) Heather Bagnall Tudball (D) Lesley Lopez (D)
passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 490: Education - The Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Revisions

HB 490 revises provisions of Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reform. It repeals an annual requirement for county boards to submit technology spending reports, extends the timeline for calculating compensatory education enrollment, and removes a termination date for Concentration of Poverty Grant funds. The bill also adjusts teacher certification rules, extends deadlines for National Board Certified teachers to become licensed principals, and updates definitions for wraparound services in community schools. These changes primarily affect school districts, educators, and state agencies administering education funding and programs under the Blueprint framework.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves termination date for Concentration of Poverty Grant funds, ensuring continued state funding for education programs without defunding.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves termination for Concentration of Poverty Grant funds, extends teacher certification deadlines, and continues Blueprint funding streams per bill revisions.95% confidence
Adrienne Jones (D)
passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 435: Places of Public Accommodation - Open Movie Captioning

HB 435 modifies Maryland's requirements for movie captioning in theaters. It lowers the threshold from eight to four or more screens for theaters to provide open movie captioning (text displayed on screen that cannot be turned off) for at least two weekly screenings after a movie's premiere. The bill applies to theaters operating four or more screens in Maryland and changes the timeline: open captioning must be provided for the first three weeks of a film's release, then only with reasonable notice afterward. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.
Harry Bhandari (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 714: Health - Abortion Data - Submission to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HB 714 requires the Maryland Department of Health to share abortion-related data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when requested, unless sharing would violate federal or state law. The bill directly affects Maryland's health department, mandating data submission under specific conditions. Key provisions include an exception allowing the department to withhold data if legal conflicts arise, and it takes effect October 1, 2026. This law updates Maryland's health reporting requirements to align with federal data collection needs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates abortion data sharing with CDC for public health monitoring, strengthening data collection for healthcare policy and program evaluation.95% confidence
Brian Chisholm (R) Lauren Arikan (R) Mark Fisher (R) Robin Grammer (R) Kathy Szeliga (R)
passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 688: Intercepted Communications - Penalty

HB 688 would reclassify violations of Maryland's law against intercepting or disclosing wire, oral, or electronic communications from a felony to a misdemeanor. This affects anyone who unlawfully intercepts, discloses, or uses the contents of such communications in violation of the law. The bill amends Section 10-402(b) of Maryland's Courts and Judicial Proceedings code to change the penalty level, though it maintains the same maximum fine ($10,000) and potential imprisonment (up to 5 years) for the offense.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReclassifies felony violations to misdemeanor, reducing penalty severity aligning with criminal justice reform goals of less harsh sentencing.92% confidence
Karen Simpson (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 1527: Complementary and Alternative Health Care - Practice Authorized (Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice Act)

HB 1527 authorizes complementary and alternative health care practitioners (such as acupuncturists, chiropractors, and massage therapists) to practice without state licenses, certifications, or authorizations. It removes existing licensing requirements for these fields by repealing related sections of Maryland law and establishing new regulations under a dedicated Title 22 for "Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practitioners." Practitioners must now comply with specific requirements and limitations outlined in the new Title 22 provisions instead of traditional licensing rules. This directly affects current and future practitioners in these health care specialties who would no longer need formal licenses to operate.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for CAM practitioners, increasing access to alternative health services without restricting coverage or funding.90% confidence
Lauren Arikan (R)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 1558: State Board of Physicians - Anesthesiologist Assistants - Licensing

HB 1558 establishes a new licensing and regulatory system for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Maryland under the State Board of Physicians. The bill requires AAs to hold a license, graduate from an accredited program, pass certification exams, and work under direct physician supervision as defined by written agreements. Key provisions include setting qualifications for licensure, supervision standards (requiring physician physical proximity during critical procedures), continuing education requirements, and fee structures to cover regulatory costs. This bill directly affects AAs seeking to practice in Maryland and creates the framework for the Board to enforce these rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing, certification, and supervision standards for anesthesiologist assistants, strengthening regulatory oversight to ensure patient safety and quality care in healthcare services.85% confidence
Jamila Woods (D) Jeff Long (D) Linda Foley (D) Veronica Turner (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 1537: Public Health - Newborn Screening Program - Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

HB 1537 requires Maryland’s newborn screening program to test for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare genetic disorder affecting nerve function. The bill adds MLD to the list of conditions screened for at birth under Maryland law, directly affecting all newborns in the state. The Maryland Department of Health must include MLD screening in its public health laboratory system and coordinate follow-up care for infants with positive results. This aligns with federal recommendations and updates the state’s mandatory newborn screening program without altering existing fee structures or procedural timelines.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds MLD screening to newborn program, expanding public health services for early detection and follow-up care, directly strengthening preventive healthcare access.95% confidence
Marlon Amprey (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 1122: Employees’ Pension System – Sheriff of Anne Arundel County – Vesting

HB 1122 modifies Maryland's pension rules specifically for the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County. It requires sheriffs elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2026, to complete 8 years of service to earn pension vesting (down from 10 years under current rules). To retire with a full allowance, they must either reach 90 combined years of age and service or be age 65 with 8 years of service. The bill applies only to sheriffs taking office after the effective date, not current or past sheriffs.
Gary Simmons (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 1592: Education - Regional Resource Centers and County Libraries - Funding

HB 1592 updates funding for Maryland's regional resource centers and county public libraries by revising the per-resident funding formula for fiscal years 2022-2032. It increases annual funding rates from $8.75 per resident in 2022 to $11.58 by 2032, replacing previous fixed rates. The bill also simplifies library service requirements, mandating that each public library offer at least one program focused on early childhood literacy, digital equity, information literacy, or mental health support - replacing older, more specific program mandates. These changes directly affect all 23 Maryland county public library systems and their regional resource centers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual library funding via revised per-resident formula (2022-2032), advancing public service fiscal support92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-resident library funding from $8.75 to $11.58 (2022-2032) and mandates educational programs in literacy/digital equity, directly advancing funding and access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates digital equity programs in libraries and increases funding for technology-access services per bill's requirement for digital equity programs.90% confidence
Ben Barnes (D)
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