Bill#
|
Title |
MedChi Position
|
Outcome |
| SB 14 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Study of Safe and Healthy School Hours for Maryland Public Schools, SB 14 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 34 |
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, SB 34 |
No position |
Finance - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 52 |
Task Force to Study Services and Resources Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, SB 52 |
FYI |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
| SB 67 |
Mental Hygiene - Standards for Emergency Evaluation and Involuntary Admission - Modification, SB 67 |
Oppose |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 78 |
Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Victims Under Age 21, SB 78 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 80 |
All-Terrain Vehicles - Protective Equipment, SB 80 |
Support |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| SB 82 |
Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child, SB 82 |
Support |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| SB 84 |
Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Name Change, SB 84 |
FYI |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 16 |
| SB 85 |
Health - Medical Procedures - Ultrasound Options, SB 85 |
No position, letter of information |
Finance - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 87 |
Drunk Driving - Ignition Interlock System Program - Repeat Offenders, SB 87 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 17 |
| SB 89 |
Maryland Health Care Commission - Requirement for Certificate of Need - Exceptions, SB 89 |
No position |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 18 |
| SB 96 |
Health Insurance - Conformity With and Implementation of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, SB 96 |
No position |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 23 |
| SB 98 |
Health Insurance - Medicare Marketing Rules, SB 98 |
No position |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 25 |
| SB 100 |
Insurance - Premiums and Charges - Review of Administrative Expenses, SB 100 |
FYI |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27 |
| SB 102 |
Health - Use of Alternate Care Sites During a State of Emergency - Authorization, SB 102 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 29 |
| SB 103 |
Public Health Programs for Children - Renaming and Modernization, SB 103 |
Support |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 30 |
| SB 105 |
Health - Vital Records - Birth Certificates - Preparation and Filing Requirements, SB 105 |
FYI |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 31 |
| SB 134 |
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Access for Bridge Eligible Individuals, SB 134 |
Support |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
| SB 138 |
Health Occupations - Board of Physicians - Reinstatement of Licenses, SB 138 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 151 |
Administrative Procedure Act - Fiscal Impact Statements for Proposed Regulations, SB 151 |
FYI |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
| SB 162 |
Health Occupations - Licensed Podiatrists - Scope of Practice and Hospital Privileges, SB 162 |
Oppose unless amended |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Returned Passed |
| SB 170 |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2015), SB 170 |
FYI |
Budget and Taxation - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 172 |
Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2014, SB 172 |
Support |
Budget and Taxation - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 173 |
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception, SB 173 |
Oppose |
Judicial Proceedings - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 198 |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine, SB 198 |
Support |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 208 |
Maryland Collaborative Reproduction Act, SB 208 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 210 |
Child Abuse - Failure to Report - Penalties and Task Force, SB 210 |
Oppose |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| SB 215 |
Workers' Compensation - Payment for Physician-Dispensed Prescriptions - Limitations, SB 215 |
Oppose |
Finance - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 217 |
Workers' Compensation - Payment for Controlled Dangerous Substances Prescribed by Physicians - Limitations, SB 217 |
Oppose |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 227 |
Health - Medical Laboratories - Advertising for or Soliciting Business - Repeal of Prohibition, SB 227 |
Oppose |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 257 |
Task Force to Study Access to Pharmacy Services in Maryland, SB 257 |
No position |
Finance - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 262 |
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Safety Net Act of 2014, SB 262 |
Support with amendments |
Finance - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 263 |
Baltimore City - AIDS Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program, SB 263 |
FYI |
Finance - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 296 |
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation, SB 296 |
Support with amendments |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 314 |
Health Occupations - State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors, SB 314 |
Oppose |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 325 |
Criminal Law - Tobacco Products - Minimum Age, SB 325 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn |
| SB 335 |
Health Services Cost Review Commission - Powers and Duties, Regulation of Facilities, and Maryland All-Payer Model Contract, SB 335 |
No position |
Finance - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 348 |
Use of Text Messaging Device or Handheld Telephone While Driving - Accidents Resulting in Death or Serious Injury - Penalties, SB 348 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 364 |
Criminal Law - Possession of Marijuana - Civil Offense, SB 364 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 367 |
Drug Abuse Treatment Programs - Locations and Economic Impact Study, SB 367 |
No position |
Finance - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 410 |
Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition, SB 410 |
Support |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
| SB 416 |
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers - Repeal of Termination Date, SB 416 |
Support |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 433 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment, SB 433 |
Oppose |
Finance - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 467 |
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund - Annual Report - Government Transparency Requirements, SB 467 |
FYI |
Finance - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 482 |
Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drugs - Choice of Pharmacy, SB 482 |
Support |
Finance - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 483 |
Labor and Employment - Nursing Homes and Health Care Facilities - Workplace Safety Assessment and Safety Program, SB 483 |
No position |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 503 |
Public Schools - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Instruction (Breanna's Law), SB 503 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Returned Passed |
| SB 504 |
Health Insurance - Essential Health Benefits - Pediatric Dental Benefits, SB 504 |
No position |
Finance - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 507 |
Workers' Compensation - Reimbursement for Repackaged and Relabeled Drugs - Fee Schedule and Requirements, SB 507 |
Support |
Finance - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 537 |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Rare and Expensive Case Management Program - Waiver Amendment, SB 537 |
FYI |
Finance - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 580 |
Health - Reporting of Death and Burial or Disposal of Body - Requirements and Penalties, SB 580 |
No position |
Judicial Proceedings Finance- Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn |
| SB 589 |
Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative, SB 589 |
Support |
Budget and Taxation Finance- Hearing 2/26 at 1:30 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) |
| SB 592 |
Workgroup on Workforce Development for Community Health Workers, SB 592 |
No position |
Finance - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 594 |
Hepatitis C - Opportunity for Testing and Follow-Up Health Care, SB 594 |
Oppose |
Finance - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 607 |
Health Occupations - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training, SB 607 |
Oppose |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
| SB 620 |
Mental Health - Approval by Clinical Review Panel of Administration of Medication - Standard, SB 620 |
No position |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 622 |
Health Insurance - Step Therapy or Fail-First Protocol, SB 622 |
Support |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 641 |
Kathleen A. Mathias Oral Chemotherapy Improvement Act of 2014, SB 641 |
Support |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67 |
| SB 642 |
Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Termination Date, SB 642 |
Support |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 654 |
Health - Down Syndrome - Required Information, SB 654 |
Support with amendments |
Finance - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 656 |
Correctional Services - Healthy Births for Incarcerated Women Act, SB 656 |
Support |
Judicial Proceedings - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
| SB 658 |
The Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act, SB 658 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings Budget and Taxation- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
| SB 667 |
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Universal Health Care Program - Plan for Establishment, SB 667 |
No position |
Finance - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 671 |
Health Insurance - Coverage for Ostomy Equipment and Supplies - Required, SB 671 |
No position |
Finance - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 679 |
Task Force on Community-Partnered School Mental Health, SB 679 |
Support with amendments |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Finance- Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
| SB 685 |
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Provision of Information to Health Care Practitioners, SB 685 |
Support with amendments |
Judicial Proceedings - Returned Passed |
| SB 694 |
Health Occupations - Maryland Behavior Analysts Act, SB 694 |
FYI |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 695 |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Dental Services for Postpartum Women - Coverage, SB 695 |
Support |
Finance - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 700 |
Registration of Pesticides - Fee Increase - Disposition of Fees, SB 700 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Returned Passed |
| SB 701 |
Education - Children With Disabilities - Habilitative Services Information, SB 701 |
FYI |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 702 |
Health Care Malpractice Claims - Definition of 'Health Care Provider', SB 702 |
Support |
Judicial Proceedings - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 711 |
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act - Chemical Information List - Submission, Maintenance, and Accessibility, SB 711 |
Support |
Finance - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 716 |
Child Care Centers - Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Act, SB 716 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 717 |
Task Force to Study School-Based Health Centers, SB 717 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Referred to interim study by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
| SB 721 |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Services for Children With Down Syndrome (Micah's Law), SB 721 |
Support |
Finance - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 723 |
Vehicle Laws - Seat Belt Use - Exemption for Individuals Delivering Printed Publications, SB 723 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| SB 735 |
Tobacco-Related Disease Products Research, Development, and Commercialization Program, SB 735 |
FYI |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 746 |
Public Health - Forensic Laboratories - Regulation, SB 746 |
FYI |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 750 |
Food Service Facilities - Meals for Children, SB 750 |
Support |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 756 |
Commission on Kidney Disease - End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program - Regulations, SB 756 |
FYI |
Finance - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 784 |
Higher Education - Loan Assistance - Licensed Clinical Counselors, SB 784 |
FYI |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Returned Passed |
| SB 789 |
Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Catastrophic Injury, SB 789 |
Oppose |
Judicial Proceedings - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 790 |
Health Insurance - Communications Between Carriers and Enrollees - Conformity With the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), SB 790 |
FYI |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72 |
| SB 794 |
Maryland Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and Young Adult Count Demonstration Project, SB 794 |
FYI |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Returned Passed |
| SB 798 |
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund, SB 798 |
Support |
Judicial Proceedings Finance- Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
| SB 807 |
Drivers' Licenses - Disorder, Disease, or Physical Disability - Identification, Disclosure, and Reporting, SB 807 |
No position |
Judicial Proceedings - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 813 |
Motor Vehicle Administration - Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards - Organ Donor Designation, SB 813 |
No position |
Judicial Proceedings - Returned Passed |
| SB 825 |
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Specialty Drugs, SB 825 |
FYI |
Finance - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 831 |
Public Health - Mental Hygiene Law - Assisted Outpatient Treatment, SB 831 |
Oppose |
Finance - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 832 |
Health Care Provider Malpractice Insurance - Scope of Coverage, SB 832 |
Support |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
| SB 852 |
Health Occupations - Dispensers of Devices and Equipment - Exclusion From the Maryland Pharmacy Act, SB 852 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Returned Passed |
| SB 874 |
Health Insurance - Specialty Drugs, SB 874 |
Support |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 882 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Outpatient Services Programs Stakeholder Workgroup, SB 882 |
No position |
Finance - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 884 |
Health Insurance - Incentives for Health Care Practitioners, SB 884 |
Support |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 891 |
Maryland Health Care Commission - Authority of Acute Care Hospitals to Provide Cardiac Surgery Services - Voluntary Relinquishment - Regulations, SB 891 |
FYI |
Finance - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 73 |
| SB 893 |
Health Insurance - Insurance Laws That Apply to Health Maintenance Organizations - Consolidation and Clarification, SB 893 |
No position |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 898 |
Tobacco Products - Unpackaged Cigars and Flavored Other Tobacco Products - Restrictions, SB 898 |
Support |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 915 |
Public Health - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program, SB 915 |
Support |
Finance Judicial Proceedings- Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
| SB 923 |
Medical Marijuana - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission, SB 923 |
Support with amendments |
Judicial Proceedings - Passed Enrolled |
| SB 925 |
Task Force to Study Computer Crimes Against Children and Child Pornography Crimes in Maryland, SB 925 |
FYI |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| SB 944 |
Family Law - Controlled Dangerous Substance Use During Pregnancy and Substance-Exposed Newborns - Reporting, SB 944 |
Oppose |
Judicial Proceedings - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn |
| SB 952 |
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Pharmacy Contracts - Maximum Allowable Cost Pricing, SB 952 |
FYI |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 969 |
Department of Veterans Affairs - Opioid Time Lock Dispenser Pilot Program, SB 969 |
No position |
Finance - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 980 |
Anesthesia Services - Assignment of Billing Rights and Fees for Management Services - Prohibition, SB 980 |
Oppose |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn |
| SB 986 |
Criminal Law - Energy Drinks - Sale to and Possession by Minors Prohibited, SB 986 |
Support |
Rules - First Reading Senate Rules |
| SB 1002 |
Health Insurance - Uniform Claims Form - Electronic Submission by Insured, SB 1002 |
No position |
Finance - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn |
| SB 1016 |
Maryland Kinesiology Act, SB 1016 |
Oppose |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| SB 1027 |
Criminal Law - Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act - Registration of Licensed Physicians, SB 1027 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn |
| SB 1040 |
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission - Sunset Extension, SB 1040 |
Support |
Finance - Returned Passed |
| SB 1065 |
Task Force on Community Health Workers, SB 1065 |
No position |
Rules - First Reading Senate Rules |
| SB 1092 |
Health General - Milk Products - Direct-to-Consumer Sale of Raw Milk, SB 1092 |
Oppose |
Rules - Hearing 3/06 at 11:00 a.m. |
| SB 1108 |
Sterile Compounding Permits - Definition of 'Compounding', Study, and Recommendations, SB 1108 |
Support |
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs - Passed Enrolled |