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: January 27, 2019
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Bill#
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Title
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MedChi Position
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Status
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HB0002
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Task Force to Improve Baltimore City Homeless Transitions From Low-Barrier Shelters to Permanent Housing
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Support
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First Reading Environment and Transportation
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HB0015
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Health Insurance – Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders – Coverage
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No Position
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Hearing 2/07 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0017
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Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Food Containing Medical Cannabis
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Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0018
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Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Certifying Providers
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Support with amendments.
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Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0025
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Public Health - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions
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Oppose
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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HB0027
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Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition
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Support
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Hearing canceled
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HB0031
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Baltimore City - Weapons on School Property - School Resource Officer
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No Position
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First Reading Judiciary
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HB0033
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Medical Cannabis - Provider Applications - Opioid Use Disorder
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Oppose
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Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0035
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Public Health - Opioid Maintenance Therapy Programs - Medical Director Requirement and Qualifications
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Defer and Refer to Addictions Committee
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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HB0038
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Labor and Employment - Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses
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No Position
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Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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HB0047
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State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Health - Maryland School-Based Health Center Standards - Revision
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No Position
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Hearing 2/06 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0049
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Recoupment of the Health Insurance Provider Fee - Calculation
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No Position
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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HB0086
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Health Insurance - Continuation Coverage - Change in Employment Status
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Hearing 2/07 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0110
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Elementary School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act)
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Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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HB0116
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Public Health - Correctional Services - Opioid Use Disorder Examinations and Treatment
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Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
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HB0124
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Tanning Devices - Use by Minors
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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HB0127
(SB0036)
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Health Insurance - Health Benefit Plans - Special Enrollment Period for Pregnancy
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Hearing 2/07 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0139
(SB0135)
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Public Health – Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Site Program
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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HB0142
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Family Law - Opioid-Exposed Newborns and Parents Addicted to Opioids - Mobile Application (I'm Alive Today App)
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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HB0145
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Hospitals - Patient's Bill of Rights
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Hearing 2/06 at 2:00 p.m.
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HB0148
(SB0165)
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Safe Schools Maryland Act of 2019
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First Reading Ways and Means
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HB0162
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Medical Professional Liability Insurance Policies - Mandated Deductible Levels - Limitation
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Hearing 1/31 at 1:30 p.m.
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HB0233
(SB0160)
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Workers' Compensation - Medical Presumptions
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First Reading Economic Matters
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HB0247
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Maryland Health Care Commission - Surgical Birth Rate - Study
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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