Maryland Bills

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1483: Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care

HB 1483 repeals Maryland's requirement for out-of-state clinical counselors to obtain a temporary telehealth license. It allows licensed counselors from other states to provide telehealth counseling to clients who relocated to Maryland (or returned after relocating), for up to six months, if they already had an established client-counselor relationship before the move. This exempts these counselors from Maryland's standard licensure rules during the six-month continuity period, but only for existing clients who relocated - not for new clients. The bill does not change regular licensing requirements for ongoing practice in Maryland.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Deni Taveras (D) Teresa Woorman (D) Nic Kipke (R) Heather Bagnall Tudball (D) Lesley Lopez (D)

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 980: Family Law and Human Services - Guardianship Assistance Program and State Foster Youth Ombudsman - Establishment (Kanaiyah's Law)

HB 980 (Kanaiyah's Law) creates the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman within the Attorney General's office to handle complaints about Maryland's child welfare system. It requires juvenile courts to include specific information-sharing requirements in guardianship orders and expands criminal background checks to cover all adults living in a child's guardian's home. The bill also prohibits unlicensed placements for certain children, protects complainants from retaliation, and exempts certain complaint records from public disclosure. These changes directly affect child welfare agencies, guardians, and families navigating the system, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1357: Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements

HB 1357 requires manufacturers of menstrual hygiene products (such as pads, tampons, and menstrual cups) sold in Maryland to list all ingredients on product packaging. The ingredient list must be displayed prominently in clear, easy-to-read text and in the order of the amount present (from most to least). Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Maryland law, subject to enforcement and penalties. The requirement takes effect on October 1, 2026.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 969: Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees

HB 969 requires electric vehicle charging station operators to clearly display their contact information (name, address, phone number) near charging equipment. It mandates that all electricity sold as vehicle fuel must be measured and sold in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and sets a minimum retail price determined by the Comptroller. Operators may also charge additional service fees (fixed or time-based) beyond the electricity price. The bill directly affects EV charging station businesses and their customers by standardizing measurement, pricing transparency, and fee structures for retail EV electricity sales.

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 940: Environment - Water Quality Testing - Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels Action Plan

SB 940 requires Maryland's Department of the Environment to create and implement a mobile home park water quality testing program by January 1, 2027. The program mandates testing at 25% of parks by 2028, 50% by 2029, 75% by 2030, and 100% by 2031, prioritizing parks with 40%+ minority residents, areas with known geological contaminants, parks where residents requested testing or filed complaints, and parks using private water supplies. Park owners must take corrective actions if water quality issues are identified, and the Department must provide results to residents in multiple languages. This bill directly affects mobile home park owners and residents across Maryland by establishing a structured process to ensure drinking water safety.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1135: Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders

HB 1135 allows pharmacists in Maryland to order certain vaccinations for patients aged 3 and older without needing to administer the vaccine themselves. Pharmacists must complete 20+ hours of approved training covering vaccine safety, injection techniques, and emergency response, hold current CPR certification, and report all vaccinations to the ImmuNet program. The bill specifically covers influenza, COVID-19, and emergency-use vaccines, and requires pharmacists to refer minors to pediatric care when ordering vaccines. This expands pharmacists' role in vaccine access while maintaining safety protocols and reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 773: Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders

SB 773 allows pharmacists in Maryland to order certain vaccinations (like flu, COVID-19, or emergency vaccines) for patients aged 3 and older without needing to administer the vaccine themselves. To qualify, pharmacists must complete 20 hours of approved training, hold current CPR certification, and complete 2 hours of continuing education on immunizations. The bill requires pharmacists to follow written vaccine-specific protocols, report all vaccinations to Maryland’s ImmuNet registry, and refer pediatric patients to primary care providers when appropriate. This policy directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking these vaccines, and healthcare coordination for immunizations. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1047: State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations

HB 1047 requires individuals performing limited X-ray machine operations (such as chest, spine, and limb X-rays) to register with the State Board of Physicians. It establishes specific training requirements (115 hours of didactic education plus 6 months clinical experience) and supervision rules (must occur in a physician's office with on-site or immediately available physician direction). The bill excludes advanced procedures like CT scans, mammography, fluoroscopy, and invasive radiology from this limited scope. This directly affects medical facilities, X-ray technicians, and physician assistants performing these specific X-ray duties under new guidelines.

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 915: State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations

SB 915 requires individuals performing limited X-ray procedures (such as chest, spine, and limb imaging) in Maryland to register with the State Board of Physicians. It restricts these operations to non-invasive X-rays only (excluding CT scans, mammography, or fluoroscopy) and mandates 115 hours of specialized training plus 6 months of clinical experience. The bill also establishes disciplinary procedures for violations and allows physician assistants to perform X-ray duties under physician supervision, while updating rules for cardiovascular specialists and medical graduates. This directly affects medical staff, radiologic technicians, and physician assistants conducting basic X-ray services in clinical settings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 778: Clinical Research Pharmacies and Clinical Trials - Permits and Ownership

SB 778 creates a new "clinical research pharmacy permit" required for pharmacies conducting clinical trials in Maryland. It allows healthcare providers to own such pharmacies under specific conditions, including requiring a licensed pharmacist to be on-site at all times and prohibiting owners from receiving payment for patient referrals. The bill also exempts clinical trials conducted by corporations from being classified as "practice of medicine," removing a licensing barrier for these activities. This directly affects pharmacies seeking to operate clinical trials, healthcare providers considering ownership, and the State Board of Pharmacy (as the permit issuer).

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 1017: Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement

HB 1017 prohibits Maryland state or local governments from approving private entities to operate immigration detention facilities unless the facility’s use is explicitly permitted under applicable zoning laws. It defines such facilities as buildings housing individuals for immigration violations (including those with security features like perimeter fencing or locked areas), and clarifies that general "government/institutional" zoning does not cover them. Private operators violating this face civil penalties up to $10,000 per day, and the Attorney General can enforce the law through court actions. The law applies retroactively to existing agreements for facilities intended for immigration detention, regardless of prior permits or investments.

Topics ✗ Immigration

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 614: Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Dorchester County

SB 614 requires Dorchester County correctional officers who work at the county detention center to join the Correctional Officers’ Retirement System (CORS) if Dorchester County becomes a participating member of CORS. It automatically transfers these officers out of the Employees’ Pension System upon joining CORS, granting them service credit for prior Dorchester employment but eliminating all future benefits from the old pension plan. The bill ensures a seamless transition for officers without requiring individual action, directly affecting current and future Dorchester County detention center officers who would otherwise remain in the Employees’ Pension System.

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