Bill
Bill > HB1470
summary
Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring, beginning in 2026, the Maryland Department of Health to conduct the in-State cost-of-dispensing survey at least every 3 years; and requiring the Department to report the results of the survey to the General Assembly by December 1 in each year the survey is required.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to conduct an in-state cost-of-dispensing survey, which examines the expenses associated with dispensing prescription drugs, at least every three years, starting in 2026. The Department must then report the findings of this survey to the General Assembly by December 1st of each year the survey is conducted. This change aims to ensure that the state has up-to-date information on dispensing costs, which may inform future decisions regarding medical assistance programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709 (on 05/26/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1470?ys=2026RS | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_709_hb1470e.pdf | 06/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1470e.pdf | 04/10/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 413822/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0000/hb1470_41382201.pdf | 04/07/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1470_fin.pdf | 04/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1470t.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1470_hlt.pdf | 03/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1470f.pdf | 02/13/2026 |
Loading...