State Bills: Maryland

Maryland SB0169 requires hospital emergency pregnancy screening

Maryland SB0169 requires hospital emergency pregnancy screening

Nyeli Rose Lewis Act Nursing Home Disclosure Requirements

Maryland General Assembly introduced SB293, the Nyeli Rose Lewis Act, which would establish new disclosure requirements for nursing homes operating in the state. The bill would require nursing facilities to meet transparency standards regarding their operations, staffing, and care quality. The legislation applies to all nursing homes licensed in Maryland.

Mental Health Parity Requirements Bill

Maryland Senate Bill SB0205, a mental health parity measure, passed the Maryland Senate. The bill would establish or strengthen requirements ensuring mental health and substance use disorder benefits are covered on par with physical health benefits by health insurers. The bill is in the 2026 Regular Session legislative pipeline.

Prohibits Copays for Collaborative Care Services

The Maryland Senate passed SB0428, prohibiting insurance copayments for Collaborative Care services. The bill affects health insurers offering coverage that includes Collaborative Care model services. This legislation aims to reduce financial barriers to integrated behavioral health services in primary care settings.

Insurer Coverage of Scalp Cooling Systems for Cancer Patients

Maryland Senate Bill 0272 would mandate that health insurers provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to reduce hair loss. The bill targets insurers offering coverage in the state and would establish this as a required benefit for qualifying patients.

So Every Body Can Move Act - Orthoses and Prostheses Insurance Coverage

The Maryland General Assembly has introduced Senate Bill 0276, the So Every Body Can Move Act, which proposes to mandate insurance coverage for orthoses and prostheses. The bill aims to improve access to these mobility devices for Maryland residents with disabilities. As a proposed measure in the 2026 Regular Session, the legislation is subject to committee review and public comment before potential enactment.

Medical Assistance Program Recodification

The Maryland General Assembly passed SB0244 to recodify the state's Medical Assistance Program laws, consolidating and reorganizing existing statutory provisions governing Medicaid and related healthcare assistance programs. This structural reorganization restructures how Maryland's medical assistance framework is organized in the Maryland Code without altering substantive program requirements or eligibility criteria.

Pharmacist Authority to Order Vaccines for Ages 3 and Older

Maryland Senate Bill 0773 would expand pharmacist authority to allow ordering vaccines for children ages 3 and older, removing the current requirement for a physician's order or prescription for this age group. The bill modifies existing pharmacist scope of practice provisions under Maryland law.

Maryland Transportation Authority Delinquent Toll Waiver Authorization

Maryland Senate Bill SB0956 authorizes the Maryland Transportation Authority to waive delinquent tolls. The bill grants the Authority new discretionary power regarding toll collection and enforcement. This legislation affects toll road users and the administrative practices of the Maryland Transportation Authority.