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Yes: 166 • No: 0
MarylandHB 13772026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Prescription Drug Repository Program - Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot Program
Sponsored By: Anne R. Kaiser (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Public HealthDrugs -see also- Cannabis; ControlDangSubst; Pharm; etc.Federal GovernmentHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofPharmacists and Pharmacies -see also- DrugsPilot ProgramsRecyclingReportsSpecial EventsStorageSunset
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Donated medicines for eligible Maryland patients
Beginning July 13, 2026, Maryland runs a Prescription Drug Repository Program. The State Board of Pharmacy approves which pharmacies and drop-off sites can join, and sites cannot have a final disciplinary order. Approved pharmacies can accept donated prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medical supplies and may dispense safe donations to eligible patients. They also take returned drugs and supplies for proper disposal. The program ends June 30, 2028 and can lower your medicine costs if you qualify and your local pharmacy participates.
Pilot redirects safe drugs from Take Back Day
Beginning July 13, 2026, Maryland runs a Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot. The Health Department works with the DEA and four DEA-registered drop-off sites on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Staff separate eligible, unopened, noncontrolled prescription drugs, package them as state law requires, and send them to state repositories; controlled drugs go to the DEA. By October 1, 2027, the Department reports the numbers and types collected and any packaging problems. The pilot ends June 30, 2028 and can increase the local supply of medicines for eligible patients.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anne R. Kaiser
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Kris Fair
Democratic • House
Michele Guyton
Democratic • House
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Todd B. Morgan
Republican • House
Ashanti Martinez
House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Kathy Szeliga
Republican • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 34 • No: 0 • Other: 13
House vote • 3/18/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/10/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (34-0)
4/9/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Report by Finance
4/8/2026SenateHearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20/2026SenateReferred Finance
3/19/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (132-0)
3/18/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/17/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {973223/1 Adopted
3/17/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
3/16/2026HouseHearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading Health
2/13/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/17/2026
First Reading
2/13/2026
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