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This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits in Maryland, meaning that medical bills properly submitted during the legal discovery process are presumed to be authentic and that the charges listed on them are fair and reasonable. A "health care provider" is broadly defined to include various medical facilities and entities, and a "medical bill" is any document from a health care provider or their agent detailing the costs of services provided to an individual. Importantly, this presumption means that expert testimony is not required to prove the authenticity, fairness, or reasonableness of these medical bills, although any party can challenge this presumption by presenting evidence that the bill or its charges are not authentic, fair, or reasonable. This change is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0385?ys=2026RS