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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 273: Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates

This bill modifies when health coverage starts for small business employees enrolling during special periods (like marriage, divorce, birth, or court orders). It allows SHOP Exchanges to let employees choose whether coverage begins the next month or the month after, based on when they submit their plan selection (first half of month = next month start; second half = two months later). This directly affects Maryland small businesses using SHOP Exchange plans and their employees who qualify for these special enrollment events. The change applies specifically to enrollments triggered by court orders, death, or divorce/separation. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows flexible coverage start dates for SHOP employees during qualifying life events, improving access to health insurance without enrollment delays.85% confidence
signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 14: Health Insurance - Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment - Effective Dates

SB 14 adjusts when health coverage becomes effective for small businesses using Maryland's SHOP Exchange during specific special enrollment periods. It allows SHOP Exchanges to set coverage start dates based on when plan selections are received: the first day of the following month if received by the 15th, or the second month if received after the 15th. This applies to enrollments triggered by court-ordered dependents (like child support), death of an employee or dependent, or divorce/legal separation. The bill directly affects small employers and their employees/dependents who qualify for these special enrollment scenarios under Maryland's SHOP program. It takes effect October 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdjusts enrollment timing to allow faster coverage start for small businesses during special enrollment periods, improving access to health insurance.85% confidence
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 413: Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Membership and Termination - Altered and Extended

HB 413 modifies Maryland's Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission by reducing its legislative membership from two to one member each from the Senate and House of Delegates, while extending the commission's operational lifespan from 2026 to 2028. The bill alters the commission's structure to require one Senate appointee (with Irish affairs expertise) and one House appointee (with similar expertise), alongside existing members including the Secretary of State, higher education representatives, business leaders, and Irish-American community members. The commission must continue studying Maryland-Ireland trade promotion, report findings annually to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, and remain active until September 30, 2028. This change directly affects the commission's composition and duration without altering its core purpose of advancing bilateral trade and investment.
Mary Lehman (D) Ken Kerr (D) Heather Bagnall Tudball (D) Vaughn Stewart (D) Dana Jones (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 119: State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension

SB 119 extends the termination date for Maryland's State Board of Environmental Health Specialists from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2032, under the state's sunset law. This bill directly affects the board itself and the environmental health professionals regulated by its oversight. The key provision revises Section 21-502 of Maryland's Health Occupations code to delay the board's automatic termination by five years. It does not change the board's duties or regulatory authority, only postpones its sunset date. The bill maintains the existing structure without new substantive policy changes.
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 274: State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension

HB 274 extends the operational lifespan of Maryland's State Board of Environmental Health Specialists by delaying its automatic termination date. The bill changes the sunset date from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2032, under Maryland's sunset law (Program Evaluation Act). This extension directly affects the Board, which oversees environmental health professionals and regulations within the Department of Health. The key provision modifies Section 21-502 of Maryland's Health Occupations law to maintain the Board's statutory authority until 2032. The bill does not alter the Board's duties or create new regulations, only postponing its termination date.
signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 344: Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems

SB 344 extends the deadline for community solar energy systems to receive Public Service Commission approval, allowing land used by these systems to qualify for agricultural property tax assessment. Specifically, it changes the requirement from approval "on or before December 31, 2025" to "on or before December 31, 2030" for systems placed in service after June 30, 2022. This directly affects community solar developers and landowners seeking agricultural tax treatment for solar installations. The bill amends Maryland's property tax code to maintain eligibility for agricultural assessment without altering the core criteria for qualifying land use. The change takes effect June 1, 2026, applying to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends agricultural tax assessment for solar systems, providing property tax relief to developers/landowners by lowering their tax burden.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends deadline for community solar systems to qualify for agricultural tax assessment, directly promoting renewable energy development and infrastructure expansion.95% confidence
Katie Hester (D) Nancy King (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 478: Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration

HB 478 modifies Maryland's income tax by expanding the existing $250 deduction for unreimbursed classroom supply expenses to include prekindergarten teachers. Previously, only K-12 classroom teachers qualified; this bill explicitly adds prekindergarten teachers employed full-time in state programs. The deduction remains limited to $250 per year for supplies used by students or for teaching preparation, excluding expenses already deducted federally. This change affects prekindergarten teachers statewide who purchase classroom supplies without reimbursement, effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands income tax deduction for teachers, providing tax relief to prekindergarten educators without increasing government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tax deduction for preK teachers' classroom supplies, supporting educator financial relief and expanding access to teacher expense benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax deduction for prekindergarten teachers' classroom supplies, providing financial support for work-related expenses under employment benefits.90% confidence
Jason Buckel (R) Jheanelle Wilkins (D) Joe Vogel (D) Julie Palakovich Carr (D) Susan McComas (R)
signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 139: Insurance - Third Party Administrators - Enforcement

SB 139 amends Maryland law to strengthen oversight of third-party administrators (TPAs) who manage insurance claims for employers or insurers. It expands grounds for the Insurance Commissioner to deny, suspend, or revoke a TPA’s registration (including violations of insurance laws or regulations) and updates civil penalty rules. The bill sets a maximum $10,000 penalty per violation for TPA misconduct, with daily penalties up to $1,000 for ongoing violations. Penalties are determined based on factors like violation severity, the TPA’s history, and harm to policyholders, ensuring enforcement considers context and impact.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens oversight of insurance claim managers to prevent misconduct, protecting patient access to coverage under insurance laws.85% confidence
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 277: Insurance – Third Party Administrators – Enforcement

HB 277 strengthens oversight of third-party administrators (TPAs) in Maryland’s insurance industry. It expands grounds for the Insurance Commissioner to deny, suspend, or revoke a TPA’s registration - including violations of insurance laws - and increases civil penalties for violations from $1,000 per day to a maximum of $10,000 per violation. The bill also requires the Commissioner to consider factors like the seriousness of the violation, the TPA’s history, and harm to plan participants when setting penalties. This directly affects TPAs managing insurance claims and benefits, imposing stricter accountability for compliance with Maryland’s insurance regulations, effective October 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens oversight of TPAs to prevent violations harming plan participants, aligning with patient protection in healthcare coverage.95% confidence
signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 134: Medicare Supplement Policies - Issuance - Requirements

SB 134 requires Maryland insurance carriers to issue Medicare supplement policies (Medigap) to specific eligible individuals without denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on health status. It directly affects: (1) people transitioning from Maryland Medicaid to Medicare Part B, (2) individuals who became Medicare-eligible before January 2020, and (3) disabled people under 65 who qualify for Medicare. Key provisions mandate that carriers must sell these policies during defined 63-day enrollment periods following Medicaid disenrollment or qualifying events, and prohibit health-based pricing or denial for plans A and D. The law also requires carriers to offer comparable or lower-benefit plans during birthday renewals starting July 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to issue Medigap without health-based denial or premium hikes, expanding coverage access for vulnerable Medicare-eligible groups transitioning from Medicaid or with disabilities.95% confidence
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 275: Medicare Supplement Policies - Issuance - Requirements

HB 275 requires Maryland insurance carriers to issue Medicare supplement policies without discrimination based on health status during specific enrollment periods. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries transitioning from Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid), disabled individuals under 65 eligible for Medicare, and those with certain federal special enrollment rights. Key provisions include banning denials or higher premiums due to health conditions during a 63-day window after Medicaid termination or qualifying events, and mandating equal or lower-benefit policy options during birthday renewals starting in 2026. The bill ensures these groups can access coverage without health-based barriers, effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans health-based discrimination in Medicare supplement policies, ensuring access for Medicaid beneficiaries and disabled individuals transitioning to Medicare.95% confidence
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 20: Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit

HB 20 creates a new "related event promoter's permit" in Baltimore City for events where alcohol is sold or provided through coordinated promotions between license holders and third parties (like concerts, tournaments, or happy hours). It requires promoters and participating license holders (such as caterers) to apply for this permit 30 days in advance, pay a $50 application fee, and a $500-$1,000 permit fee based on venue capacity. Operating without the permit carries fines of $1,000-$3,000 or license suspension for promoters and caterers. The bill directly affects event organizers, caterers, and the Board of License Commissioners, establishing clear rules for alcohol sales at temporary public events.
Marlon Amprey (D)
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