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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide, subject to the limitations of the State budget and as permitted by federal law, individual and group counseling for the purpose of tobacco cessation; and prohibiting the Program and managed care organizations from requiring prior authorization for any product or service for use in tobacco cessation.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, which is a state-funded health insurance program for low-income residents, must offer both individual and group counseling aimed at helping people quit using tobacco, provided that these services are within the state's budget and allowed by federal regulations. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and managed care organizations, which are private companies that manage health services for the program, from requiring prior authorization, meaning an advance approval, for any product or service used to help individuals stop using tobacco.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Terri Hill (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
House Health Hearing (13:00:00 3/3/2026 ) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1264?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1264f.pdf |
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