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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the membership of the Maryland Health Care Commission by reducing from nine to eight the number of members who are individuals who do not have any connection with the management or policy of a health care provider or payor and including an administrator of a hospital; and altering from five to four the number of Commission members who must be residents of different counties with a population of 300,000 or more.
AI Summary
This bill alters the membership of the Maryland Health Care Commission, which is the body responsible for overseeing healthcare in the state. Specifically, it reduces the number of members who are independent of healthcare providers or payers from nine to eight, and adds a hospital administrator to the commission. Additionally, the bill changes the requirement for the number of commission members who must reside in different counties with a population of 300,000 or more from five to four. These changes aim to adjust the composition of the commission to better reflect the healthcare landscape and ensure representation from various stakeholders.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39 (on 04/14/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Health
- ‐ General Health
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0260?ys=2026RS | 01/17/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_39_sb0260t.pdf | 04/22/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0260_hlt.pdf | 03/31/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0260t.pdf | 02/10/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 563821/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0000/sb0260_56382101.pdf | 02/10/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0260_fin.pdf | 02/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0260f.pdf | 01/20/2026 |
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