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died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

HB 367: Health Insurance - Physical Therapy - Copayments, Coinsurance, and Deductibles

HB 367 prohibits health insurers, nonprofit health plans, and health maintenance organizations in Maryland from charging patients more for physical therapy services (like those for injury recovery) than they charge for an annual physical or wellness visit under the same plan. It requires these insurers to clearly disclose physical therapy coverage details, including limits and conditions, in all plans. The law applies to all health insurance policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland after January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects patients seeking physical therapy and insurers operating in Maryland by standardizing out-of-pocket costs for these services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

HB 419: Prince George's County - Comprehensive Traffic Safety Audit - Maryland Route 202 and Maryland Route 704 PG 303-26

HB 419 requires the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to conduct a comprehensive safety review of Maryland Routes 202 and 704 in Prince George’s County. The audit must analyze crash data, identify infrastructure and traffic safety issues, and include recommendations for quick-implementation safety improvements for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, along with community input. MDOT must submit findings and recommendations to Prince George’s County’s state legislative delegation by December 31, 2026. The law takes effect June 1, 2026, and automatically expires on June 30, 2027, making it a temporary measure focused solely on the audit process.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 1548: Real Property - Residential Lease - Terminology

HB 1548 replaces the terms "landlord" and "tenant" with "rental property owner" and "resident" throughout Maryland's residential lease laws. The bill updates terminology in numerous code sections across housing, real property, and business regulations to reflect these changes. It directly affects all parties involved in residential leases - property owners and residents - by standardizing the language used in legal documents and proceedings. This is a purely terminological adjustment with no change to existing tenant or owner rights or responsibilities.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 995: Health Occupations - Behavioral Health Care Providers - Use of Artificial Intelligence

HB 995 prohibits behavioral health care providers (like therapists and counselors) in Maryland from using artificial intelligence for direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or therapeutic communication. The bill allows AI for administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or managing records, but requires providers to: comply with confidentiality laws, sign vendor agreements preventing data misuse, and obtain written patient consent about AI risks. Providers must also independently verify AI-generated clinical data before use. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, and applies to all licensed behavioral health providers in Maryland.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 41: Baltimore County Board of Education - Alterations of Elected Member Districts and Establishment of Redistricting Process

HB 41 changes how Baltimore County School Board members are elected by replacing the current system of electing members from council districts with a new redistricting process. Starting with the 2034 general election, seven elected members will be chosen from new school board districts established through a redistricting process after each U.S. census. The bill requires the Baltimore County delegation chair to introduce redistricting legislation following the 2030 census, ensuring districts have roughly equal populations. This directly affects Baltimore County residents who vote for school board members and sets new rules for residency requirements and term limits.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 407: Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Prohibition on Transfer of Class A Beer, Wine, and Liquor License PG 314-26

HB 407 prohibits the transfer or sale of Class A alcohol licenses (for beer, wine, and liquor) in Prince George's County. It requires current license holders to return licenses if they expire or are no longer needed, and bans the county board from reissuing returned licenses. This applies specifically to existing retail license holders in Prince George's County and takes effect July 1, 2026. The bill modifies Maryland’s alcohol licensing code to restrict these transactions within the county.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 1215: Maryland Stadium Authority - Sale of Shamrock Farms to Carroll County

HB 1215 allows Carroll County to purchase Shamrock Farms (a specific property at 4926 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD) from the Maryland Stadium Authority for $4,480,000 (adjusted for inflation). It requires Carroll County Commissioners to notify the Authority of their intent to buy by July 1, 2029, and permits payment in five annual installments using county funds or donations. The bill amends state laws to prohibit the Stadium Authority from selling the property except under these terms and transfers all rights (including zoning authority) to Carroll County upon sale. This directly affects the Stadium Authority as the seller and Carroll County as the buyer.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 16, 2026

HB 908: Civil Actions - Failure to Restrict Distribution of Sexual Material Harmful to Minors

This Maryland bill establishes civil liability for commercial websites that knowingly distribute sexual material harmful to minors without implementing age verification systems. The law requires such sites to verify that users are at least 18 years old using government-issued ID, commercially reasonable methods, or digital identification before allowing access to the content. Additionally, the bill prohibits age verification providers from keeping any personal identifying information about individuals after they attempt to access the material. Parents or legal guardians can sue for damages if a minor accesses this content due to a site's failure to verify age, while the law exempts internet service providers and protects news organizations from these requirements.

Topics ✗ Technology

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 16, 2026

HB 1036: Office of the Attorney General - Independent Investigations Division - Federal Law Enforcement or Immigration Enforcement

HB 1036 requires Maryland’s Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division to investigate deaths or serious injuries occurring during interactions with federal law enforcement or immigration officers. The bill mandates that the Division submit investigation findings to the Governor and legislature within a specified timeframe. If the Attorney General determines sufficient evidence exists, they must prosecute federal officers for potential crimes. This law directly affects Maryland’s state investigations office, federal officers, and individuals involved in such incidents. It creates a concrete state-level process for reviewing federal enforcement actions that result in death or serious harm.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Maryland · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 676: Criminal Law - Threat of Mass Violence - Penalty

SB 676 upgrades the penalty for threatening mass violence from a misdemeanor to a felony in Maryland. It directly affects individuals who make threats via oral, written, or electronic communication that would place five or more people at substantial risk of death or serious injury if carried out. The bill establishes a felony charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both, and requires convicted individuals to reimburse government agencies for response costs. Key provisions clarify the threat threshold (affecting five or more people) and expand court options for penalties beyond standard fines or imprisonment.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Maryland · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 952: Economic Development - Charles County Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority - Established

SB 952 establishes the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority in Charles County to revitalize neighborhoods in State Legislative Districts 27A and 28. The authority, created as a state instrumentality, must coordinate with residents on revitalization plans, modify boundaries via specific votes, and operate tax-exempt in certain circumstances. It is exempt from most state procurement and finance laws but must follow public meetings and ethics rules. The authority aims to promote economic development, retain/attraction of businesses, and support housing/commercial projects while becoming self-sustaining by 2036. This directly affects Charles County residents, local businesses, and developers within the designated corridor.

died · Maryland · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 796: Commercial Law - Consumer Protections - Health Care Financing

SB 796 establishes new consumer protections for health care financing in Maryland by restricting how health care providers handle third-party financing (like credit cards or loans for treatment costs). It prohibits providers from applying for financing on a patient’s behalf, promoting financing to patients under anesthesia or during active treatment, or billing financiers more than 30 days before a procedure. Providers must give patients a written treatment plan and specific disclosures before discussing financing, and must issue full refunds within 15 days if treatment isn’t provided. The law applies to licensed health care providers (excluding hospitals) and aims to prevent deceptive practices while allowing financing for insurance copays or deductibles.

Topics ✓ Healthcare