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MD SB709
MD SB709Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day))
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Introduced
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
03/22/2022
03/22/2022
Passed
04/09/2022
04/09/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2022
05/29/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) FOR the purpose of establishing the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and generally relating to the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Alternative Therapies Fund. BY adding to Article - Health - General Section 24-1801 and 24-1802 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 18. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund” Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund, a special, non-lapsing fund to be administered by the Maryland Department of Health. The purpose of the fund is to support the study of the effectiveness and improve access to alternative therapies, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and psychedelics (including MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine), for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. The bill requires the Department to consult with various organizations to determine the effectiveness of and a method for improving access to these alternative therapies, and to report on the use of the fund annually starting in 2024. Additionally, the bill mandates a $1 million appropriation to the fund for fiscal year 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Sarah Elfreth (D)*,
Jack Bailey (R),
Pamela Beidle (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Michael Hough (R),
Michael Jackson (D),
J.B. Jennings (R),
Kathy Klausmeier (D),
Johnny Salling (R),
Will Smith (D),
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 731 (on 05/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0709?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_731_sb0709t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0709_app.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0709_hru.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 183824/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0709_18382401.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0709t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0709_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0709f.pdf |
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