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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a community-based organization, with the approval of the Maryland Department of Health, to establish an Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program to provide a location for the consumption of preobtained drugs, provide sterile needles, administer first aid, and certain other services; authorizing a Program to bill the insurance carrier of an individual who uses the services; authorizing the Department to approve not more than six programs, preferably two in urban, two in rural, and two in suburban areas; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes community-based organizations, with the approval of the Maryland Department of Health, to establish Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Programs. These programs can provide a supervised location for individuals to consume pre-obtained drugs, distribute sterile supplies, administer first aid, and connect participants to various health and social services. The bill limits the Department to approving no more than six programs, with a focus on urban, suburban, and rural areas. The programs are authorized to bill insurance providers for covered services and seek grants or donations. The bill also provides legal protections for program participants, staff, and property owners. The programs are required to submit annual reports to the Department and legislative committees on various metrics related to program utilization and impact.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Jackie Addison (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Pam Queen (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Dana Stein (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (14:00:00 3/1/2024 ) (on 03/01/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1096?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1096f.pdf |
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