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MD HB1249
MD HB1249Certified Recovery Residences - Refusing Services to Individuals Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment - Prohibition
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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 that the requirements for the certification of recovery residences established by a credentialing entity prohibit a certified recovery residence from refusing services to an individual receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder or requiring an individual to cease receiving or modify how the individual receives medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder as a condition to receive services from a certified recovery residence.
AI Summary
This bill requires that the standards for certifying recovery residences, which are facilities providing alcohol-free and drug-free housing for individuals with substance use disorders but not clinical treatment, must prohibit these certified residences from denying services to individuals who are receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. MAT involves using prescribed medications to help manage opioid addiction. Additionally, the bill prohibits certified recovery residences from forcing individuals to stop or change their MAT regimen as a condition of receiving housing services. This aims to ensure that individuals undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder have access to supportive housing without facing barriers related to their medication.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Health Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1249?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1249f.pdf |
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