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2017 House Bills

Below is a list of bills considered by MedChi's Legislative Committee during the 2017 legislative session (January 11 - April 10, 2017).  Full text and status of each bill is available by clicking on the bill number listed in the following chart. (You will need to be able to view RTF documents.) 

Contact MedChi's Annapolis Office for more information.

Last Updated:  May 31, 2017

Bill# Title MedChi Position Status
HB 1 Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, HB 1 N/A fyi Economic Matters - Passed Enrolled
HB 7 Environment - Children With Elevated Blood Lead Levels - Environmental Investigation, HB 7 Support Environment and Transportation - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 56 Public Schools - Wellness Policy - School Meals, HB 56 N/A fyi Ways and Means - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means; Withdrawn
HB 63 Health Care Practitioners - Cost Estimate Notice - Required, HB 63 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 65 Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, HB 65 N/A fyi Economic Matters - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn
HB 123 Health Insurance - Required Conformity With Federal Law, HB 123 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 720
HB 127 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Board of Review - Repeal, HB 127 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 103
HB 133 Environment - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Notification of Elevated Blood Lead Level, HB 133 No position Environment and Transportation - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378
HB 134 Homelessness and Supportive Services - Transfer to Department of Housing and Community Development, HB 134 N/A fyi Appropriations Environment and Transportation- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 105
HB 180 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Renaming, HB 180 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Returned Passed
HB 184 Public Health - Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Notice of Guidelines, HB 184 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 768
HB 185 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Distribution of Tobacco Products to Minors - Prohibition and Enforcement, HB 185 No position Economic Matters Health and Government Operations- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 773
HB 188 Public Health - Advance Directives - Witness Requirements, Advance Directives Services, and Fund, HB 188 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 667
HB 189 Hospitals - Substance Use Treatment Demonstration Program - Requirements, HB 189 Move to FYI Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 190 Mammography Centers - Dense Breast Tissue - Notification of Breast Cancer Screening Options, HB 190 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220
HB 191 Optometrists and Physicians - Prescriptions for Lenses - Expiration Dates, HB 191 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 233 Disclosure of Medical Records - Guardian Ad Litem - Victims of Crime or Delinquent Acts, HB 233 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166
HB 255 Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Victims' Rights - Disposal of Rape Kit Evidence and Notification, HB 255 Support with Amendments Judiciary - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159
HB 269 Housing Counselor and Aftercare Program, HB 269 Support Environment and Transportation Appropriations- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 637
HB 270 Environment - Testing for Lead in Drinking Water - Public and Nonpublic Schools, HB 270 Support Environment and Transportation Ways and Means- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386
HB 274 Veterans - Availability and Accessibility of Health Care Services and Transportation - Study, HB 274 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 275 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Recommended Courses in Military Culture, HB 275 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 183
HB 316 State Board of Pharmacy - Dispensing of Drugs Containing Controlled Dangerous Substances - Requirements, HB 316 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 352 Health Care Practitioners - Use of Teletherapy, HB 352 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Passed Enrolled
HB 354 Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition, HB 354 Support Economic Matters - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
HB 366 Public Schools - Wellness Policy - School Meals, HB 366 N/A fyi Ways and Means - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
HB 370 Richard E. Israel and Roger 'Pip' Moyer End-of-Life Option Act, HB 370 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations Judiciary- Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
HB 382 Commonsense Paid Leave Act, HB 382 N/A fyi Economic Matters - Hearing 2/10 at 12:30 p.m.
HB 389 Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report - Penalty, HB 389 Oppose Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
HB 403 Maryland Patient Referral Law - Compensation Arrangements Under Federally Approved Programs and Models, HB 403 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 225
HB 444 Public Health - Participation in Healthy Lifestyle Programs - Incentives and Tax Credits, HB 444 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations Ways and Means- Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 445 Public Health - Repeal of AIDS Education Program for Persons Convicted of Drug- or Sex-Related Crimes, HB 445 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 201
HB 473 Crimes - Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report, HB 473 Oppose Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
HB 488 Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity, HB 488 N/A fyi Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
HB 498 Health Care Decisions Act - Advance Directives and Surrogate Decision Making - Disqualified Individuals, HB 498 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 657
HB 515 Hospitals - Establishment of Substance Use Treatment Program - Requirements, HB 515 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 518 Public Health - Prenatal Infectious Disease Testing, HB 518 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668
HB 519 Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Safer Drug Consumption Facility Program, HB 519 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 541 Cigarette Restitution Fund - Establishment of Behavioral Health Treatment Account and Funding for Substance Use Treatment Services, HB 541 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 547 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, HB 547 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 580 Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act, HB 580 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 581 Maryland Medical Practice Act - Individuals Exempt From Licensure - Repeal of Criminal History Records Check Requirement, HB 581 Support Health and Government Operations - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB 582 Pharmacies - Availability of Generically Equivalent Drugs, HB 582 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 584 Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices - Right to Try Act, HB 584 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 771
HB 597 Public Health - Clean Indoor Air Act - Repeal of Exception Regarding Hotel and Motel Rooms, HB 597 N/A fyi Economic Matters - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
HB 600 Public Health - Use of Medical Oxygen in Residential Dwellings - Smoking and Open Flame Restrictions, HB 600 N/A fyi Economic Matters - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
HB 602 Keep Antibiotics Effective Act of 2017, HB 602 Support with Amendments Environment and Transportation - Returned Passed
HB 604 Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Venue - Health Care, HB 604 Support Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
HB 610 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications, HB 610 N/A fyi Judiciary - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 612 Criminal Law - Distribution of Heroin or Fentanyl Resulting in Death, HB 612 N/A fyi Judiciary - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 613 Pharmacists - Contraceptives - Prescribing and Dispensing, HB 613 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Passed Enrolled
HB 628 Secretaries of Principal Departments - Supervision and Review of Decisions and Actions by Units Within Departments, HB 628 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613
HB 631 Public Health - Essential Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition, HB 631 Support Health and Government Operations Economic Matters- Passed Enrolled
HB 658 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telehealth - Requirements, HB 658 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 661 Public Health - Suspected Overdoses - Reporting Requirement, HB 661 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 666 Public Health - Expensive Drugs - Manufacturer Reporting and Drug Price Transparency Advisory Committee, HB 666 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 667 Health Insurance - Coverage for Lymphedema Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment, HB 667 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 668 Health Occupations Boards - Regulations and Policy Interpretations - Notice and Public Meeting Requirements, HB 668 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 675 Health Insurance - Coverage for Digital Tomosynthesis, HB 675 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 676
HB 683 Income Tax - Credit for Nurse Practitioner or Licensed Physician in Preceptorship Program - Alterations, HB 683 No position Ways and Means - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235
HB 687 Criminal Law - Distribution of Opioids Resulting in Death, HB 687 Move to FYI Judiciary - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 697 Child Abuse and Neglect - Statewide Reporting - 2-1-1 Maryland, HB 697 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 703 Public Health - Tobacco Control Funding, HB 703 N/A fyi Appropriations - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 730 Health Insurance - Coverage for Diabetes Test Strips - Prohibition on Deductible, Copayment, and Coinsurance, HB 730 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227
HB 736 Workgroup to Recommend Possible Reforms to Maryland's Health Care System, HB 736 Support Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 740 President Jimmy Carter Cancer Treatment Access Act, HB 740 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 678
HB 747 Public Health - Cigarette Restitution Fund Programs - Modifications, HB 747 Move to FYI Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 139
HB 775 Public Health - Maternal Mental Health, HB 775 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 221
HB 777 Patient Early Intervention Programs, HB 777 Support Judiciary - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 785 Recovery Residences - Condition of Acceptance of State Funds - Prohibition, HB 785 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 791 Overdose Response Program - Prescribing and Dispensing of Naloxone - Noncertificate Holders, HB 791 Support Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 807 Health Occupations - Requirements for the Practice of Optometry - Miscellaneous Revisions, HB 807 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Referred to interim study by Health and Government Operations
HB 808 Hospitals - Patient's Bill of Rights, HB 808 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 856 Co-Prescribing Naloxone Saves Lives Act of 2017, HB 856 Oppose unless Amended Health and Government Operations - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 866 Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures - Digital Devices, HB 866 Support Ways and Means - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 869 Recovery Residence Residential Rights Protection Act, HB 869 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580
HB 876 Health Insurance - Coverage of Fertility Preservation Procedures for Iatrogenic Infertility, HB 876 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 887 Health Insurance - Preauthorization for Drug Products to Treat Substance Use Disorders - Prohibition, HB 887 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 581
HB 909 Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act, HB 909 Support Health and Government Operations - Rereferred to Finance
HB 910 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Application for State Innovation Waiver, HB 910 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 932 Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Economic Impact Statements, HB 932 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 950 University System of Maryland - Constituent Institutions - Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program, HB 950 N/A fyi Appropriations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 582
HB 957 Physicians - Licensure - Liability Coverage (Janet's Law), HB 957 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 770
HB 961 Public Health - Delegation of Health Care Decisions - Temporary Health Care Agent for Minors, HB 961 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 968 Children - Health and Safety - Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline and Signage, HB 968 No position Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
HB 983 Health Insurance - Telemedicine - Counseling for Substance Use Disorders, HB 983 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 765
HB 988 Licensed Pharmacists - Risks of Opioid Addiction - Notifications, HB 988 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1009 Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification, HB 1009 Support Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1010 Health - Certified Recovery Residences - Urine Testing, HB 1010 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1044 Oncologists - Dispensing and Insurance Coverage of Orally Administered Cancer Chemotherapy, HB 1044 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1053 Integrated Community Oncology Reporting Program, HB 1053 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs)
HB 1054 State Board of Physicians - Physician Licensure - Prohibition on Requiring Specialty Certification, HB 1054 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546
HB 1082 Heroin and Opioid Education and Community Action Act of 2017 (Start Talking Maryland Act), HB 1082 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 573
HB 1083 Health - Family Planning Services - Continuity of Care, HB 1083 Support Health and Government Operations - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28
HB 1093 Substance Use Treatment - Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs - Consent by Minor, HB 1093 Support Health and Government Operations - Returned Passed
HB 1103 Health Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Reimbursement for and Provision of Pharmacy Services, HB 1103 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1113 Health Occupations - Maryland Community Health Worker Act, HB 1113 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Conway)
HB 1117 Health Insurance - Specialty Drugs - Authority to Dispense, HB 1117 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1121 Health Insurance - Freedom of Choice of Pharmacy Act, HB 1121 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1124 Health Occupations - Physician Assistants - Preparing and Dispensing Prescriptions, HB 1124 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1127 Health Insurance - Coverage Requirements for Behavioral Health Disorders - Modifications, HB 1127 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 579
HB 1128 Health Insurance - Prescription Drugs - Formulary Changes, HB 1128 Support Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1147 Health Insurance - Prescription Drugs - Dispensing Synchronization, HB 1147 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 766
HB 1158 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Comprehensive Dental Benefits for Adults - Authorization, HB 1158 Support Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1159 Pharmacists - Dispensing of Prescription Drugs - Single Dispensing of Dosage Units, HB 1159 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn
HB 1167 Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act of 2017, HB 1167 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1197 Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting - Definitions, HB 1197 No position Judiciary - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1198 Child Abuse and Neglect - Training, HB 1198 Oppose Judiciary - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1205 Public Institutions of Higher Education - Access of Students to Emergency Contraception, HB 1205 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations Appropriations- Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
HB 1209 Sexual Assault Victims Resources Act of 2017, HB 1209 N/A fyi Appropriations Judiciary- Rereferred to Budget and Taxation and Judicial Proceedings
HB 1211 Health Care Providers - Opioid Prescriptions - Limitations and Requirements, HB 1211 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1212 Health Insurance - Prior Authorization for Opioid Antagonists - Prohibition, HB 1212 Support Health and Government Operations - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1216 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medication Adherence Technology Pilot Program, HB 1216 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1223 Public Health - State Funding for Abortions - Prohibition and Exceptions, HB 1223 N/A fyi Appropriations - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
HB 1225 University of Maryland School of Public Health, Center for Health Equity - Workgroup on Health in All Policies, HB 1225 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 558
HB 1233 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Enhanced Security Compassionate Release Program, HB 1233 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1262 Pharmacists - Administration of the Influenza Vaccination - Age Requirement, HB 1262 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1263 Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Definitions, HB 1263 Support with Amendments Judiciary - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 651
HB 1265 State Board of Physicians and Allied Health Advisory Committees - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation, HB 1265 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218
HB 1273 Pharmacists - Substitution and Dispensing of Biological Products, HB 1273 Support Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 726
HB 1276 Health - Patient-Centered Opioid Addiction Treatment Act, HB 1276 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1278 Public Health - Health Care Facilities and Health Care Systems - Availability of Buprenorphine Prescribers, HB 1278 Oppose unless Amended Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1288 Maryland Insurance Administration - Workgroup on the Provision and Coverage of Behavioral Health Crisis Services, HB 1288 Support Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/13 at 12:00 p.m.
HB 1321 Child Protection - Reporting Requirements - Threat of Harm, HB 1321 No position Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
HB 1325 Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition, HB 1325 Support Environment and Transportation - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 13
HB 1329 Heroin and Opioid Prevention Effort (HOPE) and Treatment Act of 2017, HB 1329 Support with Amendments Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 571
HB 1347 Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund, HB 1347 Support Health and Government Operations Judiciary- Hearing 3/06 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
HB 1372 Public Health - Ibogaine Treatment Pilot Program, HB 1372 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1375 Criminal Procedure - Testing - HIV and Hepatitis C, HB 1375 N/A fyi Judiciary - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486
HB 1379 Courts - Criminal and Civil Immunity - Prescribing, Dispensing, and Administering Opioid Antagonists, HB 1379 Support with Amendments Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
HB 1383 Behavioral Health Administration - Outpatient Civil Commitment Pilot Program, HB 1383 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations Judiciary- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 576
HB 1387 Criminal Law - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition, HB 1387 Move to FYI Environment and Transportation Judiciary- Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
HB 1404 Public Safety - Sexual Assault Examination Kits - Best Practices Study, HB 1404 N/A fyi Judiciary - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
HB 1432 Health Care Providers - Prescription Opioids - Limits on Prescribing (The Prescriber Limits Act of 2017), HB 1432 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 570
HB 1443 Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act, HB 1443 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - House Concur - Senate Amendments
HB 1459 Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages, HB 1459 Oppose Judiciary - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1460 Hospitals - Acquisitions of Physician Offices, Group Practices, and Outpatient Health Care Entities - Notice, HB 1460 No position Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1468 Medical Records - Disclosure of Directory Information and Medical Records - Mental Health Services, HB 1468 No position Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700
HB 1471 Business Occupations and Professions and Health Occupations - Regulation of Occupational Boards, HB 1471 No position Economic Matters Health and Government Operations- Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn
HB 1474 Office of Health Occupations, HB 1474 No position Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1481 Public Health - Immunizations of Adolescents - Recommendations, HB 1481 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1484 Workers' Compensation - Medical Benefits - Payment of Medical Services and Treatment, HB 1484 Oppose Economic Matters - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 567
HB 1487 Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Procedures, HB 1487 No position Environment and Transportation - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
HB 1489 Medical Laboratories - Advertising or Solicitation of Business - Repeal of Prohibition, HB 1489 Oppose Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1509 Maryland Healthy Vending Choices Act, HB 1509 Support Economic Matters - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn
HB 1516 Public Health - Health Record and Payment Clearing House - Pilot Program, HB 1516 Support Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1529 Elementary School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act), HB 1529 Support Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1536 State Board of Physicians - Athletic Trainers - Scope of Practice, HB 1536 No position Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1549 Public Health - Drug Overdose Prevention Programs - Revisions, HB 1549 Support Health and Government Operations - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
HB 1553 Nonprofit Health Entity - Acquisition - Waiver of Waiting Period, HB 1553 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 722
HB 1557 Health Insurance - Coverage for Male Sterilization - High-Deductible Health Plans, HB 1557 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1602 Public Health - Vital Records - Fees, HB 1602 N/A fyi Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1610 Public Health - Generic Drugs and Medical Supplies Purchasing Cooperative Workgroup, HB 1610 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn
HB 1625 Environment - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Blood Lead Level, HB 1625 Support Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1632 Public Health - Certificates of Birth - Births Outside an Institution, HB 1632 N/A fyi Health and Government Operations - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11
HB 1643 Health Insurance - Health Benefit Plans - Special Enrollment Period for Pregnancy, HB 1643 N/A fyi Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1645 Task Force to Study Mental Health Concerns for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals, HB 1645 N/A fyi Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1655 Medical Cannabis - Certifying Providers - Written Certifications, HB 1655 N/A fyi Rules and Executive Nominations - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 0009 The Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act, HJ 0009 N/A fyi Rules and Executive Nominations - Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 5

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