For additional information, please contact MDRTL's Legislative Director,
Laura Bogley-Knickman, J.D. at legislation@mdrtl.org.
MDRTL BILL AMEND OR OPPOSE 2022 Please Monitor for Updates Throughout Session | |||||
Please register and submit UNFAVORABLE written testimony at www.mgaleg.gov/mgawebsite | |||||
Bill/Chapter | Title | Sponsor | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opposite Committee & Hearings |
(Cross/Chapter) | |||||
HB0588 | Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2022) | Speaker | In the House - First Reading Appropriations | Appropriations | Health and Government Operations |
SB0041 (HB0132) | Health – Mental and Emotional Disorders – Consent (Mental Health Access Initiative) | Senator Augustine | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations | Finance | |
2/02/2021 - 1:00 PM | Health and Government Operations | ||||
SB0084 (HB0135) | Pharmacists – Administration of Self–Administered Medications and Maintenance Injectable Medications | Senator Young | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | Health and Government Operations | ||||
Ways and Means | |||||
SB0278 (HB0034) | State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Health - Maryland School-Based Health Center Standards - Telehealth | Senator Kagan | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
1/20/2021 - 3:00 PM | |||||
HB0308 (SB0162) | Courts – Civil Actions – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | Delegate Rosenberg | In the House - Hearing 1/15 at 1:30 p.m. | Judiciary | |
1/15/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0235 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment | Delegate Fisher, W. | In the House - Hearing 1/26 at 1:30 p.m. | Judiciary | |
1/26/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0123 (SB0003) | Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
1/27/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0401 (SB0438) | Public Schools - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policies and Reports | Delegate Guyton | In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 1:30 p.m. | Ways and Means | |
1/27/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0034 (SB0278) | State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Health - Maryland School-Based Health Center Standards - Telehealth | Delegate Rosenberg | In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 1:30 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) | Health and Government Operations | |
1/27/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
Ways and Means | |||||
HB0551 (SB0393) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Coverage and Reimbursement of Telehealth Services | Delegate Bagnall | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/10/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0731 (SB0567) | Telehealth Services – Expansion | Speaker | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/10/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0732 (SB0568) | Health Care Practitioners - Telehealth - Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners | Speaker | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/10/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0132 (SB0041) | Health – Mental and Emotional Disorders – Consent (Mental Health Access Initiative) | Delegate Bagnall | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/16/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0533 | State Government – Prevention of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity and the Commission on Genocide Prevention | Delegate Acevero | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/17/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0810 (SB0706) | Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Laboratory Tests | Delegate Cullison | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/18/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0758 (SB0684) | Maryland Licensure of Certified Midwives Act | Delegate Bagnall | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
2/24/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB1148 (SB0830) | Secretary of Health – School–Based Health Centers – Guidelines and Administration of Grants | Delegate Cullison | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:30 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) | Health and Government Operations | |
3/02/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
Ways and Means | |||||
HB0589 (SB0493) | Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2021 | Speaker | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m. | Appropriations | |
3/03/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB1056 (SB0827) | Nonpublic Schools - Adequate Health Services - Eligibility for Reimbursement | Delegate Stein | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m. | Appropriations | |
3/03/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0396 (SB0279) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
3/11/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0470 (SB0522) | Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Delegate Ruth | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
3/11/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0534 | Public Health - Healthy Maryland Program - Establishment | Delegate Acevero | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
3/11/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB1349 (SB0777) | Public Health – Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund | Delegate Sample-Hughes | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations | |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
HB0999 (SB0331) | Adoption - Access to Birth and Adoption Records and Search, Contact, and Reunion Services | Delegate Griffith | In the House - Hearing canceled | Health and Government Operations | |
HB0434 | Public Health – Telehealth – Health Care Practitioners and the Maryland Medical Assistance Program | Delegate Young, K. | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn | Health and Government Operations | |
SB0491 | Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2022) | President | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation | Budget and Taxation | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
HB0135 (SB0084) | Pharmacists - Administration of Self-Administered Medications and Maintenance Injectable Medications | Delegate Young, K. | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | Health and Government Operations | |
1/20/2021 - 1:30 PM | Finance | ||||
HB0107 (SB0499) | Prohibition on Vending Machine Sales of Drugs and Medicines – Repeal | Delegate Lewis, R. | In the Senate - First Reading Finance | Health and Government Operations | |
1/27/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
SB0163 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doulas | Senator Ellis | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance | |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0279 (HB0396) | Public Health – Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Senator Hettleman | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance | |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0331 (HB0999) | Adoption - Access to Birth and Adoption Records and Search, Contact, and Reunion Services | Senator Lee | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. | Judicial Proceedings | |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0393 (HB0551) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage and Reimbursement of Telehealth Services | Senator Augustine | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance | |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0162 (HB0308) | Courts - Civil Actions - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | Senator Hettleman | In the Senate - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. | Judicial Proceedings | |
2/02/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0568 (HB0732) | Health Care Practitioners – Telehealth – Out–of–State Health Care Practitioners | President | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
2/16/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0522 (HB0470) | Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Senator Pinsky | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance | |
2/17/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0567 (HB0731) | Telehealth Services - Expansion | President | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance | |
2/17/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0777 (HB1349) | Public Health - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund | Senator Elfreth | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 12:00 p.m. | Budget and Taxation | |
2/24/2021 - 12:00 PM | |||||
SB0438 (HB0401) | Public Schools - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policies and Reports | Senator Washington | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 11:00 a.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
2/25/2021 - 11:00 AM | |||||
SB0684 (HB0758) | Maryland Licensure of Certified Midwives Act | Senator Lam | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
3/02/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0706 (HB0810) | Health Occupations – Pharmacists – Laboratory Tests | Senator Feldman | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
3/02/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0493 (HB0589) | Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2021 | President | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. | Budget and Taxation | |
3/03/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0827 (HB1056) | Nonpublic Schools – Adequate Health Services – Eligibility for Reimbursement | Senator Waldstreicher | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
3/03/2021 - 1:30 PM | |||||
SB0830 (HB1148) | Secretary of Health - School-Based Health Centers - Guidelines and Administration of Grants | Senator Lam | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance | |
3/11/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0003 (HB0123) | Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 | Senator Griffith | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments | Finance | |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
SB0499 (HB0107) | Prohibition on Vending Machine Sales of Drugs and Medicines - Repeal | Senator Lam | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed (38-8) | Finance | |
2/18/2021 - 1:00 PM | |||||
MDRTL BILL SUPPORT 2022. Please Monitor for Updates Throughout Session | |||||
Please register and submit FAVORABLE written testimony at www.mgaleg.gov/mgawebsite | |||||
Number/ Chapter (Cross File) Total: 23 |
Title | Primary Sponsor | Status | Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates |
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates |
HB0196 | Public Schools and County Boards of Education - Publication of School Library Catalogs | Delegate Thiam | Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. | Ways and Means 1/27/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0583 | Public Health - Abortions - Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome (Down Syndrome Dignity Act) | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0618 | Maryland Parental Rights Act | Delegate Cox | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) and Hearing canceled (Judiciary) | Ways and Means 2/24/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Judiciary |
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HB0701 | Public Safety - Governor's Health Emergency Powers - Repeal | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/01 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/1/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0735 | Public Health – Abortion | Delegate Metzgar | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0903 | Maryland Nondiscrimination in Health Care Coverage Act | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/14/2022 - 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0904 | State-Related Institutions - Required Reports | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. | Appropriations 3/15/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1139 | Public Funds - Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortion (Abortion Subsidy Prohibition Act) | Delegate Adams | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1161 | Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Waiting Period | Delegate Ciliberti | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1167 | Public Health - Abortions - Coercion (Coercive Abuse Against Mothers Prevention Act) | Delegate McComas | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1214 | Maryland Child Protection Act of 2022 | Delegate McComas | Hearing 3/07 at 2:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/7/2022 - 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1230 | Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act of 2022 | Delegate Wivell | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1317 | Health - Informed Consent (Woman's Right to Know Act) | Delegate Rose | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1321 | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirement | Delegate Arikan | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1360 | Public Health - Abortion-Inducing Drugs | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1364 | Health Care Freedom of Conscience Act | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1369 | Public Health - Abortions - Standards and Reporting | Delegate Cox | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1371 | Public Safety - States of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Treatment of Religious Organizations | Delegate McKay | Hearing 3/08 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/8/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0330 (HB0761) |
County Boards of Health and Baltimore City Health Department – Procedures and Appeals Process | Senator Ready | Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 2/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0364 | Anne Arundel County - Board of Education - Parent's Right to Challenge Curriculum Act | Senator Simonaire | Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/16/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0504 | Equal Protection of Unborn Human Beings Act of 2022 | Senator Salling | Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) | Judicial Proceedings 2/16/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Finance |
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SB0535 | Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act | Senator Ready | Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 3/16/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0891 | Public Health - Medical Procedures - Parent or Guardian Notice (Maryland Parental Involvement Enhancement Act) | Senator Carozza | Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 3/16/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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MDRTL BILL OPPOSE 2022. Please Monitor for Updates Throughout Session | |||||
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Number/ Chapter (Cross File) Total: 31 |
Title | Primary Sponsor | Status | Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates |
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates |
HB0050 | Public Health – Abortion, Artificial Insemination, and Sterilization – Requirement | Delegate Amprey | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0055 (SB1011) |
Health Occupations - Nurse Anesthetists - Drug Authority | Delegate Cullison | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 2/1/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/24/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB0070 (SB0315) |
Courts – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | Delegate Rosenberg | First Reading Judicial Proceedings | Judiciary 1/19/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Judicial Proceedings |
HB0142 | Health Insurance - Coverage of In Vitro Fertilization - Revisions | Delegate Amprey | Hearing 1/27 at 4:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 1/27/2022 - 4:00 p.m. |
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HB0181 | Declaration of Rights - Religious Freedom, Religious Tests, and Oaths and Affirmations | Delegate Hill | Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn | Health and Government Operations | |
HB0276 (SB0513) |
Health Occupations - Clinical Nurse Specialists - Prescribing Authority | Delegate Cullison | Hearing 2/01 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/1/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0300 (SB0290) |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023) | Speaker | First Reading Appropriations | Appropriations | |
HB0413 / CH0059 (SB0395) |
Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | Speaker | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 59 | Health and Government Operations 2/10/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Finance |
HB0610 (SB0493) |
Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Delegate Ruth | Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/10/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0626 (SB0669) |
Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022 | Delegate Williams | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0669 (SB0503) |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Doula Services – Coverage | Delegate Wilkins | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 2/16/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Finance |
HB0765 (SB0166) |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Program | Delegate Bridges | Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/16/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0937 / CH0056 (SB0890) |
Abortion Care Access Act | Delegate Kelly | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 56 | Health and Government Operations 2/22/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Finance Budget and Taxation |
HB0952 | Access to Abortion Care and Health Insurance Act | Delegate Kelly | Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/22/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0982 | Health Occupations - Faith-Based Counseling - Exemption | Delegate Henson | Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn | Health and Government Operations 2/24/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB1171 | Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Liberty | Delegate Jones, A. | Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/22/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Finance 3/30/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB1252 (SB0972) |
Physicians and Allied Health Professions - Reorganization and Revisions | Delegate Belcastro | First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | Health and Government Operations 3/8/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
HB1335 (SB0843) |
Perinatal Care - Drug and Alcohol Testing and Screening - Consent | Delegate Williams | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/11/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1350 (SB0761) |
Funding for Wage Increases for Medical Provider Workers | Delegate Young, P. | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) | Appropriations 3/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Health and Government Operations |
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SB0166 (HB0765) |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Services - Coverage | Senator Ellis | Returned Passed | Finance 2/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/30/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0290 (HB0300) |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023) | President | Passed Enrolled | Budget and Taxation | Appropriations |
SB0312 | Health Occupations - Nurse Anesthetists - Drug Authority and Collaboration | Senator Reilly | Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
SB0315 (HB0070) |
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | Senator Hettleman | Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | Judicial Proceedings 2/9/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0395 (HB0413 / CH0059) |
Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | President | Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 2/9/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0493 (HB0610) |
Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Senator Pinsky | Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 2/9/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0513 (HB0276) |
Health Occupations - Clinical Nurse Specialists - Prescribing Authority | Senator Eckardt | Hearing 3/22 at 1:30 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/22/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0669 (HB0626) |
Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022 | Senator Smith | Hearing canceled | Judicial Proceedings | |
SB0761 (HB1350) |
Funding for Wage Increases for Medical Provider Workers | Senator Rosapepe | Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m. | Budget and Taxation 3/9/2022 - 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0843 (HB1335) |
Perinatal Care – Drug and Alcohol Testing and Screening – Consent | Senator Sydnor | Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 3/15/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0890 (HB0937 / CH0056) |
Abortion Care Access Act | Senator Kelley | Rereferred to Health and Government Operations | Finance 2/23/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Budget and Taxation |
Health and Government Operations |
SB0972 (HB1252) |
Physicians and Allied Health Professions – Reorganization and Revisions | Senator Reilly | Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/15/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
MDRTL BILL AMEND OR OPPOSE 2021 Please Monitor for Updates Throughout Session | ||||
You may register and submit UNFAVORABLE written testimony at www.mgaleg.gov/mgawebsite | ||||
Bill/Chapter | Title | Sponsor | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings |
(Cross/Chapter) | ||||
HB0375 (SB0211) | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021) | Delegate Valderrama | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters | Economic Matters |
HB0434 | Public Health – Telehealth – Health Care Practitioners and the Maryland Medical Assistance Program | Delegate Young, K. | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations | Health and Government Operations |
HB0442 | Suicide Treatment Improvements Act | Delegate Young, K. | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations | Health and Government Operations |
HB0533 | State Government – Prevention of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity and the Commission on Genocide Prevention | Delegate Acevero | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations | Health and Government Operations |
HB0235 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment | Delegate Fisher, W. | In the House - First Reading Judiciary | Judiciary |
HB0439 | Institute for Innovation and Implementation - Pregnant, Expecting, and Parenting Students - Data Collection and Report | Delegate Guyton | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means | Ways and Means |
HB0078 (SB0052) | Public Health - Maryland Commission on Health Equity (The Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Health Equity Act of 2021) | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | In the House - Hearing 1/26 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
1/26/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB0123 (SB0003) | Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
1/27/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB0401 | Public Schools - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policies and Reports | Delegate Guyton | In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 1:30 p.m. | Ways and Means |
1/27/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB0108 (SB0286) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – Modifications | Delegate Charkoudian | In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
2/02/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
SB0085 (HB0015) | Creating Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs | Senator Rosapepe | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
Budget and Taxation | ||||
SB0278 (HB0034) | State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Health - Maryland School-Based Health Center Standards - Telehealth | Senator Kagan | In the Senate - Hearing 1/20 at 3:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
1/20/2021 - 3:00 PM | ||||
SB0034 (HB0299) | State Board of Physicians - Genetic Counselors - Licensing | Senator Lam | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0163 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doulas | Senator Ellis | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0210 (HB0508) | COVID-19 Claim - Civil Immunity | Senator West | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. | Judicial Proceedings |
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0003 (HB0123) | Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 | Senator Griffith | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0019 | Economic Development – Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit Program – Alterations | Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. | Budget and Taxation |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0393 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage and Reimbursement of Telehealth Services | Senator Augustine | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0094 | Public Health – Local Health District Boards | Senator Ellis | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) | Budget and Taxation |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
Finance | ||||
SB0172 (HB0463) | Maryland Health Equity Resource Act | Senator Hayes | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) | Budget and Taxation |
1/27/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
Finance | ||||
SB0211 (HB0375) | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021) | Senator Hayes | In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
1/28/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0052 (HB0078) | Public Health – Maryland Commission on Health Equity (The Shirley Nathan–Pulliam Health Equity Act of 2021) | Senator Washington | In the Senate - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
2/02/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0286 (HB0108) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – Modifications | Senator Augustine | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) | Finance |
2/09/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
Budget and Taxation | ||||
SB0299 | Human Services - Trauma-Informed Care - Commission and Training | Senator Carter | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
2/11/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
MDRTL BILL SUPPORT 2021 Please Monitor for Updates Throughout Session | ||||
You may register and submit FAVORABLE written testimony at www.mgaleg.gov/mgawebsite | ||||
Bill/Chapter | Title | Sponsor | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings |
(Cross/Chapter) | ||||
Public Health – Federal and State Funding for Abortions – Prohibition and Exceptions | Delegate Metzgar | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m. | Appropriations | |
2/17/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB0846 | Public Health - Abortions - Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome (Down Syndrome Dignity Act) | Delegate Cox | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB0997 | Equal Protection for Unborn Human Life Act | Delegate Metzgar | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB1109 | Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Waiting Period | Delegate Ciliberti | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB1112 (SB0891) | Public Health - Maternal and Child Mortality - Review and Perinatal Hospice Services | Delegate Wivell | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB1167 | Maryland Nondiscrimination in Health Care Coverage Act | Delegate Cox | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
HB1198 | Public Health - Abortion - Drug-Induced Abortions | Delegate Cox | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations |
3/19/2021 - 1:30 PM | ||||
SB0423 (HB0834) | Public Health - Federal and State Funding for Abortions - Prohibition and Exceptions | Senator Salling | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
3/10/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
SB0891 (HB1112) | Public Health - Maternal and Child Mortality - Review and Perinatal Hospice Services | Senator Carozza | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance |
3/10/2021 - 1:00 PM | ||||
MDRTL BILL AMEND TO EXCLUDE ABORTION 2022. Please Monitor for Updates Throughout Session |
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You may register and submit UNFAVORABLE written testimony at www.mgaleg.gov/mgawebsite | |||||
Number/ Chapter (Cross File) Total: 59 |
Title | Primary Sponsor | Status | Original House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates |
Opposite House Committee(s) and Hearing Dates |
HB0056 | Commission on Student Behavioral Health and Mental Health Treatment | Delegate Bagnall | Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. | Ways and Means | |
HB0066 | Health Occupations - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives - Previous Cesarean Section | Delegate Cullison | Hearing 2/01 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/1/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0083 (SB0029) |
Family Law - Marriage of Minors | Delegate Atterbeary | Passed Enrolled | Judiciary 1/27/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Judicial Proceedings |
(SB0173) | Health Insurance - Nonprofit Health Service Plan - Board of Directors | Delegate Cullison | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 1/27/2022 - 4:00 p.m. |
Finance |
HB0164 | Public Institutions of Higher Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policy | Delegate Healey | Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. | Appropriations 1/25/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/29/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB0165 | Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | Delegate Johnson | Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. | Ways and Means 1/18/2022 - 11:00 a.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/23/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB0180 (SB0386) |
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact – Sunset Extension and Reporting | Delegate Bagnall | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 1/25/2022 - 2:30 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
HB0245 (SB0331) |
Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims - Alterations and Repeal of Sunset | Delegate Reznik | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 2/9/2022 - 1:30 p.m. Judiciary |
Judicial Proceedings |
HB0260 (SB0305) |
State Board of Physicians - Dispensing Permits | Delegate Carr | First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | Health and Government Operations 1/25/2022 - 2:30 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
HB0345 (SB0106) |
Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Grant Funding - Violence Prevention and Community Service | Delegate Barnes, D. | Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. | Appropriations 2/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0407 (SB0407) |
Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | Speaker | Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/10/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0421 (SB0398) |
Out–of–State Health Care Practitioners – Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth – Authorization | Speaker | Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/10/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0472 (SB0887) |
Primary and Secondary Education - Title IX - Notice (Hear Our Voices Act of 2022) | Delegate Lewis, J. | First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | Ways and Means 2/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
HB0533 (SB0523) |
Occupations and Professions - Licenses, Certificates, and Registration - Immigrants | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. | Economic Matters 2/15/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0652 (SB0318) |
More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2022 | Delegate Guyton | Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. | Ways and Means 3/3/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0670 | Maryland Health Care Commission - Study on Expansion of Interstate Telehealth | Delegate Wilkins | Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 2/10/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0694 (SB0944) |
Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement | Delegate Charkoudian | Passed Enrolled | Health and Government Operations 3/2/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Finance 3/30/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB0961 (SB0808) |
Health Occupations – Physician Assistants – Revisions | Delegate Kerr | Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn | Health and Government Operations | |
HB0975 (SB0696) |
Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | Delegate Charles | First Reading Senate Rules | Health and Government Operations 3/4/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Rules |
HB1080 / CH0028 (SB0778) |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Children and Pregnant Women (Healthy Babies Equity Act) | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28 | Health and Government Operations 3/2/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Finance |
HB1082 | Public Health - Consumer Health Information - Hub and Requirements | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 3/9/2022 - 3:00 p.m. Appropriations |
Finance 3/31/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB1084 (SB0840) |
COVID-19 Response Act of 2022 | Delegate Pena-Melnyk | Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/14/2022 - 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1120 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment | Delegate Fisher, W. | Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. | Judiciary 3/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1208 | Health Occupations - Health Care Workforce Expansion | Delegate Kelly | Passed Enrolled | Health and Government Operations 3/3/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Budget and Taxation 3/29/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
HB1219 | Pharmacists - Status as Health Care Providers and Study on Reimbursement | Delegate Bhandari | Returned Passed | Health and Government Operations 3/3/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
Finance |
HB1231 | Public Schools - Student Health Professional Retention Program - Established | Delegate Ebersole | Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. | Ways and Means 3/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1243 | Public Health - Rural Nonemergency Medical Transportation Program | Delegate Howard | Hearing 3/07 at 2:00 p.m. | Health and Government Operations 3/7/2022 - 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1245 (SB0964) |
Correctional Services - Inmates - Labor, Job Training, and Educational Courses | Delegate Hill | Hearing canceled | Judiciary | |
HB1323 | Victims of Sexual Abuse – Provision of Services – Technical Correction | Delegate Bartlett | Returned Passed | Judiciary 3/3/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Judicial Proceedings 3/24/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
HB1464 (SB0626) |
Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants - Alterations | Delegate Sample-Hughes | Passed Enrolled | Health and Government Operations 3/16/2022 - 2:30 p.m. |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
SB0029 (HB0083) |
Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | Senator Elfreth | Conference Committee Appointed | Judicial Proceedings 1/26/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Judiciary |
SB0106 (HB0345) |
Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Grant Funding - Violence Prevention and Community Service | Senator Washington | Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. | Judicial Proceedings 2/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0154 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact | Senator Eckardt | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0159 (HB0462) |
Health Occupations - Authorized Prescribers - Financial Reporting | Senator Kelley | Hearing 3/22 at 1:30 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/22/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0173 (HB0106) |
Health Insurance - Nonprofit Health Service Plan - Board of Directors | Senator Feldman | Returned Passed | Finance 1/26/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/24/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0305 (HB0260) |
State Board of Physicians - Dispensing Permits | Senator Lam | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0318 (HB0652) |
More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2022 | Senator Rosapepe | First Reading Ways and Means | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/9/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Ways and Means |
SB0331 (HB0245) |
Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims – Alterations and Repeal of Sunset | Senator King | Returned Passed | Judicial Proceedings 2/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/30/2022 - 1:30 p.m. Judiciary |
SB0386 (HB0180) |
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact - Sunset Extension and Reporting | Senator Beidle | Returned Passed | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/22/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0398 (HB0421) |
Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners - Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth - Authorization | President | Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/3/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0407 (HB0407) |
Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | President | Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) | Finance 2/9/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0503 (HB0669) |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Services - Coverage | Senator Lam | Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. | Finance 2/22/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0518 (HB0821) |
Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program | Senator Augustine | Returned Passed | Finance 2/24/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/31/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0523 (HB0533) |
Health Occupations - Licenses, Certificates, and Registration - Immigrants | Senator Kagan | Hearing 4/07 at 12:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/17/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 4/7/2022 - 12:00 p.m. |
SB0623 (HB0845) |
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Income of Health Care Workers | Senator Corderman | Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. | Budget and Taxation 3/2/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0626 (HB1464) |
Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants - Alterations | Senator Griffith | Returned Passed | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/17/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/22/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0636 (HB1403) |
Maryland Department of Health - Waiver Programs - Waitlist and Registry Reduction (End the Wait Act) | Senator Zucker | Returned Passed | Budget and Taxation 3/2/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Finance |
Health and Government Operations 3/29/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0661 | Pharmacists - Status as Health Care Providers and Study on Reimbursement | Senator Benson | Returned Passed | Finance 3/2/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Health and Government Operations 3/31/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0696 (HB0975) |
Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | Senator Beidle | Passed Enrolled | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/22/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Budget and Taxation |
Health and Government Operations 3/29/2022 - 1:30 p.m. |
SB0716 | Maryland Health Care Workers Loan Assistance Program - Establishment and Funding | Senator Simonaire | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) | Budget and Taxation 3/10/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0778 (HB1080 / CH0028) |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Children and Pregnant Women (Healthy Babies Equity Act) | Senator Lam | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | Finance 3/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
SB0794 | State Department of Education - Procurement and Personnel Actions | Senator Guzzone | Hearing 3/01 at 2:00 p.m. | Budget and Taxation 3/1/2022 - 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0808 (HB0961) |
Health Occupations - Physician Assistants - Revisions | Senator Carozza | Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | |
SB0840 (HB1084) |
COVID-19 Response Act of 2022 | Senator Rosapepe | Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) | Finance 3/2/2022 - 1:00 p.m. Budget and Taxation |
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SB0856 (HB1004) |
Public Schools – Health Services – School Nurses | Senator Eckardt | Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/8/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0870 (HB1276) |
Baltimore City Youth Data Hub - Establishment | Senator Washington | Passed Enrolled | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/22/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Ways and Means 3/31/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
SB0887 (HB0472) |
Primary and Secondary Education - Title IX - Policies and Procedures (Hear Our Voices Act of 2022) | Senator Lee | Hearing 3/02 at 1:03 p.m. | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/2/2022 - 1:03 p.m. |
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SB0944 (HB0694) |
Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement | Senator Hayes | First Reading Senate Rules | Rules | |
SB1011 (HB0055) |
Health Occupations - Nurse Anesthetists - Drug Authority | Senator Klausmeier | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/24/2022 - 1:00 p.m. |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
2022 Maryland General Assembly Activity
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MDRTL is the only single-issue pro-life lobbying organization in Maryland. We retain a Legislative Director to monitor, take action upon, and lobby on behalf of those whose lives are threatened and cannot defend themselves. MDRTL is currently monitoring or engaged in lobbying efforts on the following bills, which may impact the right to life in Maryland.
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Below are previous legislative issues MDRTL is worked on in last year's General Assembly Session. This page will be updated as analyses on new bills are completed, so please check back regularly to get the latest information. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. To read and track these and other session bills, visit the Maryland General Assembly HOMEPAGE .
Defeat of Anti-Life Legislation:
SB664 Abortion Amendment (Declaration of Rights - Right to Privacy) – WITHDRAWN. Planned Parenthood is on the defensive following recent investigations and litigation that revealed that they engage in unethical and illegal practices that put profits before the health of women and children. In an attempt to defend their actions and protect their public funding, NARAL and Planned Parenthood are lobbying states across the country to create state "constitutional rights" to abortion. - enshrining abortion on demand, through birth and with guaranteed public funding. Federal and state courts have consistently held that a constitutional right to "privacy" includes a woman's right to have an abortion. A privacy amendment therefore would invalidate all existing health and safety statutes and regulations regarding abortion and bar any future attempts to pass lifesaving legislation such as partial birth abortion or dismemberment bans.
*UPDATE - On 3/11/20, in a stunning turn of events, SB664 was WITHDRAWN by sponsor Susan Lee(D-Montgomery) from the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee minutes before the hearing was to take place. This was a direct response to a groundswell of opposition from the pro-life community. Over one hundred advocates gathered in Annapolis to defend the Maryland Constitution and the human rights it exists to protect. Spearheaded by MDRTL, members from pro-life organizations and churches across the state worked co-operatively to register a formidable witness panel in opposition to SB664. Partner organizations included Americans United for Life, American Center for Law & Justice, Democrats for Life and many, many more. Withdrawal of the bill represents a victory for the preborn in Maryland.
SB701 Assisted Suicide Bill – The Oregon-based special interest group Compassion & Choices once again introduced legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide (PAS) here in Maryland. Maryland Right to Life (MDRTL) is working closely with a coalition to prevent adoption of this dangerous legislation. We need your help to tell the legislators that our citizens need their protection from commercialized suicide and healthcare rationing. This bill was heard by the Judicial Proceeding Committee on 2/28/20 and they never voted to move the bill to the floor. Please continue to send messages to the committee to oppose PAS. TAKE ACTION TO DEFEAT THIS BAD BILL NOW.
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