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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring that hospitals, to qualify for a license on or after October 1, 2026, qualify as a nonprofit organization under federal law and be registered as a nonprofit organization with the State; requiring hospitals that receive licensure on or after October 1, 2026, to maintain status as a nonprofit organization as a condition of licensure; and providing that, on or after October 1, 2026, the ownership of a licensed hospital may be transferred only to a nonprofit organization.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any hospital seeking to obtain or maintain a license in Maryland on or after October 1, 2026, must operate as a nonprofit organization, meaning it is not organized for private profit and its earnings are used to further its mission, and must be registered as such with the state. Furthermore, after this date, the ownership of a licensed hospital can only be transferred to another nonprofit organization, ensuring that hospitals remain under nonprofit stewardship.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/24/2026 ) (on 03/24/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0599?ys=2026RS | 01/28/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0599t.pdf | 02/24/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0599_hlt.pdf | 02/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0599f.pdf | 01/28/2026 |
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