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Bill > HB931
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a physician, in order to be designated as a medical director of a nursing home, to hold a certain medical director certification or be making active progress toward obtaining the certification; prohibiting a physician from being a designated medical director at more than two licensed nursing homes; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish and maintain an online directory of nursing home medical directors.
AI Summary
This bill requires physicians serving as medical directors for nursing homes to either hold a specific medical director certification, such as the Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification from the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTMED), or be actively working towards obtaining one, with existing medical directors needing to be certified by September 30, 2028, unless granted an extension by the Department of Health. Additionally, a physician can now only be designated as the medical director for a maximum of two licensed nursing homes, and the Maryland Department of Health will establish and maintain a publicly accessible online directory listing the names, professional credentials, and certification status of all nursing home medical directors in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Terri Hill (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
House Health Hearing (13:00:00 2/26/2026 ) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0931?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0931f.pdf |
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