Maryland Bills

passed · Maryland · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 887: County Boards of Education - Reappointment of Incumbent County Superintendent - Authorization

SB 887 amends Maryland law to change how county boards of education reappoint current county superintendents. It allows boards to reappoint an incumbent superintendent at any time during their term, as long as they make the decision by March 1 of the year their contract is renewed. This replaces the previous requirement that boards had to decide by March 1 only in the year a term began. The bill affects all Maryland county boards of education (excluding Baltimore City and Prince George’s County) and directly impacts county superintendents seeking reappointment. The change simplifies the reappointment process by removing the prior deadline tied to the start of a term.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2025

HB 1495: Health Insurance - Screening for Ovarian Cancer - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing

HB 1495 requires health insurers and plans in Maryland to cover preventive ovarian cancer screenings - including MRI and CT scans - for individuals aged 45 and older, with no out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. It applies to all health insurance policies issued in Maryland, except for those under high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), which may still require the deductible to apply for these screenings. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, ensuring coverage without cost-sharing for eligible individuals. This directly affects health insurers, plans, and people over 45 seeking ovarian cancer screenings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2025

HB 1552: Maryland Commission for Men's Health - Reestablishment

HB 1552 reestablishes the Maryland Commission for Men's Health within the Maryland Department of Health. The Commission, composed of 12 members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, will develop strategies to address men's health issues like prostate cancer and diabetes, reduce health disparities, and organize community workshops. It must submit an annual report to the Governor and legislature, and the Commission will expire on September 30, 2029. This bill directly affects state health initiatives and community outreach efforts targeting men's health outcomes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2025

HB 1538: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program

HB 1538 establishes a two-year pilot program within Maryland's Medicaid system to support pregnant and postpartum individuals with maternal hypertension or diabetes. The program provides remote patient monitoring through technology that tracks blood pressure, glucose levels, and weight during the second/third trimesters and up to three months postpartum. A participating managed care organization contracts with a technology vendor to deliver monitoring devices, train participants, and employ a nursing team (including a nurse, dietitian, and diabetes specialist) to review health data and provide coaching. The program is limited to $600,000 total funding, with $2,000 paid per participant to the managed care organization for administration. It directly affects Medicaid recipients diagnosed with these high-risk conditions during pregnancy or postpartum.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2025

HB 1493: Health Occupations - Prescriptions for Children Subject to Shared Custody or Visitation Schedules

HB 1493 requires healthcare providers to issue two prescriptions for each medication prescribed to a child when a parent presents a court-ordered or approved shared custody or visitation schedule. Each prescription must cover the portion of the medication corresponding to the time the child spends with that parent under the schedule. This applies directly to parents in shared custody arrangements and healthcare providers authorized to prescribe or dispense medications. The law aims to prevent prescription conflicts by ensuring each parent receives the appropriate medication amount based on their custody time.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2025

HB 1489: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity

HB 1489 requires Maryland's Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) to provide comprehensive coverage for obesity treatment starting July 1, 2026. This directly affects Medicaid recipients in Maryland who have obesity, mandating coverage for intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medications. The bill specifies that coverage criteria cannot be stricter than the FDA's approved uses for medications, and medical necessity reviews must follow the same standards applied to other health conditions. It also requires the Maryland Department of Health to notify all program recipients about this coverage by June 1, 2026. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 12, 2025

HB 1197: Frederick County - Sheriff - Salary

HB 1197 adjusts the salary of the Frederick County Sheriff to match the highest step of a Maryland State Police lieutenant colonel's pay under the current State Police pay plan. It directly affects the Frederick County Sheriff, setting their annual salary equal to that position's top pay level. The bill requires that any future changes to State Police pay would not apply to the current sheriff but would take effect at the start of the next term. This change takes effect October 1, 2025, for new terms of office.

in committee · Maryland · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 1006: Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights

SB 1006 prohibits state entities from requiring artists to waive copyright protections in contracts for public art projects funded by state money. It directly affects artists commissioned for state-funded public art (including projects where state funds indirectly supported the work). The bill bans new contracts from including waiver requirements and prevents courts from enforcing waivers in existing contracts signed before October 1, 2025. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025, ensuring artists retain rights under federal copyright law for state-funded projects.

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2025

HB 1528: Task Force to Study Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness Programs in Maryland - Establishment

This bill establishes a task force to study how the House v. NCAA settlement may impact revenue sharing at Maryland universities and to examine future name, image, and likeness (NIL) programs for student athletes. The task force includes legislative members, University of Maryland athletic department representatives, and Governor-appointed experts with relevant experience. It must report its findings and recommendations to key legislative committees by December 1, 2025, and the bill expires on June 30, 2026. The task force itself has no authority to enact policy changes - its role is strictly to study and recommend.

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2025

HB 1545: Board of Public Works - Comptroller - Delinquent Federal Funds

HB 1545 allows Maryland to withhold state payments to the federal government when the federal government fails to pay overdue funds that courts have ruled it must pay. The Board of Public Works would first determine if the federal government is delinquent in paying funds owed to Maryland, based on court decisions upholding congressionally approved spending. The Comptroller could then withhold up to the amount of the overdue funds, after consulting with the Board. This bill directly affects how Maryland manages its financial transactions with the federal government when payments are overdue.

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2025

HB 1546: Board of Public Works - Central Collection Unit - Delinquent Federal Funds

HB 1546 requires Maryland's Central Collection Unit (CCU) to collect delinquent federal funds owed to the state, specifically when the federal government fails to comply with court decisions upholding congressionally approved spending. The Board of Public Works gains authority to officially declare the federal government delinquent in these cases, and the CCU can place liens on federal property within Maryland under those circumstances. This bill amends existing state law (sections 3-302, 3-304, and 10-208 of the State Finance and Procurement Article) to formalize these collection procedures and lien mechanisms. It directly affects how Maryland handles unpaid federal obligations, streamlining the state's ability to recover funds through established legal channels.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 6, 2025

HB 1531: Anne Arundel County - Actions to Repossess for Failure to Pay Rent - Summons

HB 1531 changes how landlords must serve legal notices in Anne Arundel County eviction cases for unpaid rent. It requires landlords to send a copy of the court summons to tenants by first-class mail and use a private process server (not county constables or sheriffs) to deliver the notice directly to the tenant, assignee, or subtenant. This bill applies specifically to landlords and tenants involved in rent repossession actions within Anne Arundel County. The law modifies existing Maryland property law to standardize service procedures, ensuring tenants receive direct written notice of eviction court dates.

Topics ✓ Housing

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