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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Commission on Health Equity, to develop a clear and easy-to-understand graphic data dashboard that includes age-adjusted health disparity data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender; and requiring the Department to update the data dashboard on a quarterly basis, as determined by data availability.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health, working together with the Commission on Health Equity, to create a user-friendly digital dashboard displaying health disparity data. The dashboard will present age-adjusted health information broken down by race, ethnicity, and gender, covering a range of health indicators including health insurance access, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, mental health and substance use, cancer, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, body mass index, and any other health indicators the Department deems relevant. Unlike the previous version of the law which mandated updates every 30 days, this bill requires the dashboard to be updated quarterly, with the specific update frequency determined by the availability of data. The dashboard must be prominently displayed on the Department's website, making critical health equity information easily accessible to the public. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving the Department time to develop and implement the new dashboard.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 662 (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0684?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_662_sb0684e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0684e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 333129/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0004/sb0684_33312901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0684_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0684t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 583324/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0004/sb0684_58332401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0684_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0684f.pdf |
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