Del. Harry Bhandari

Primary HB 932

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions

Maddy summaryThis Maryland bill updates health insurance rules to improve how prior authorization requests are handled and to ensure patients receive clearer cost information. It requires insurance companies to create online systems that allow doctors to submit and receive approval for drug coverage electronically, while also displaying real-time out-of-pocket costs and cheaper medication options at the point of prescribing. The law further prohibits insurers from charging fees for accessing these digital tools and restricts their ability to use provider data without consent. Additionally, the bill removes prior authorization requirements for specific prescription drugs used to treat opioid use disorder, such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. These changes aim to streamline the approval process and increase transparency for both healthcare providers and insured individuals.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 981

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Principal Departments - Individuals With Limited English Proficiency - Access to Public Services

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 999

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Workgroup on Establishing a Science and Technology Best Practices and Innovation Network

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 756

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

General Provisions - State Flag - Casket of an Eligible Decedent

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 962

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

State Procurement - Small Business Reserve Program - Goals and Outreach Program

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 877

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Board of Public Works - Transparency Data Dashboard

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1206

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Establishment

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1069

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Established

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 581

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

State Government - Permits, Licenses, and Certificates - Processing (Transparent Government Act of 2024)

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 780

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Competitive Sealed Proposals - Security Contracts

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors