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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the definition of "legally protected health care" to include certain gender-affirming treatment, including medications and supplies, for the purposes of certain provisions of law that prohibit health occupations disciplinary actions and certain actions in criminal and civil proceedings and the use of certain resources in furtherance of certain investigations and proceedings related to legally protected health care.
AI Summary
This bill alters the definition of "legally protected health care" to include certain gender-affirming treatment, such as hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgical procedures. It prohibits health occupation boards from disciplining or refusing to issue or renew licenses for healthcare practitioners who provide or support the provision of legally protected health care, as long as it is done in accordance with state laws and standards of care. The bill also restricts the state's ability to provide information, resources, or assist with any interstate investigations or proceedings seeking to impose liability for legally protected health care activities that would not be considered unlawful in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 863 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0119?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_863_sb0119t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 603022/1 (Delegate Miller) Rejected (38-96) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0119_60302201.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 743728/1 (Delegate Mangione) Rejected (38-95) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0119_74372801.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0119_jud.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0119_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0119t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 233523/1 (Senator Salling) Rejected (14-29) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0119_23352301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0119_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0119f.pdf |
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