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MarylandHB 04422026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Nurse Midwives, and Licensed Certified Midwives - Disclosure (Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026)
Sponsored By: Aaron M. Kaufman (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Health Care Facilities and RegulationHealth OccupationsAssisted LivingElectronic CommunicationHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle InsLiabilityMidwivesNamesNoticesNurses -see also- Nurse Practitioners; Nursing AssistantsNursing Homes -see also- AsstLiving; ContinCare; LTCareRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsSignaturesTime
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Midwives must disclose malpractice insurance status
Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland nurse midwives and licensed certified midwives must tell patients in writing or by written electronic message if they have no professional liability insurance. You must get this notice at your first visit during any uninsured period, except for a free, incidental visit. The notice must be included with every informed consent before any procedure, and you sign it. The midwife keeps the signed notice in your record and must post a clear notice in the office when not insured.
Nursing homes and assisted living must disclose malpractice insurance
Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland nursing homes and assisted living programs must tell you in writing or by written electronic message if they have no professional liability (malpractice) insurance. Prospective residents get this notice at the first visit during any uninsured period and at application if the provider is uninsured. Current residents must get a notice within 30 days after any lapse. The resident or prospective resident signs the notice, and the provider keeps it in the records. Facilities without coverage must post a clear on-site sign visible to residents and guests.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Elizabeth Embry
Democratic • House
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Todd B. Morgan
Republican • House
Ashanti Martinez
House
Edith J. Patterson
Democratic • House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Malcolm P. Ruff
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Greg Wims
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/6/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 2/26/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/7/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (46-0)
4/6/2026SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/31/2026SenateFavorable Report by Finance
3/30/2026SenateReferred Finance
2/27/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (136-0)
2/26/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2/24/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {283826/1 Adopted
2/24/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
2/23/2026HouseHearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
2/12/2026HouseHearing canceled
2/12/2026HouseHearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/4/2026HouseFirst Reading Health
1/22/2026House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
2/24/2026
First Reading
1/22/2026
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