MarylandHB 08082026 Regular SessionHouse

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness

Sponsored By: Steve Johnson (Democratic)

In Committee

Public HealthDrugs -see also- Cannabis; ControlDangSubst; Pharm; etc.Health Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsMedical AssistanceMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical TreatmentsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.Public Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstPStandards and Best PracticesSunset

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steve Johnson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Hearing 2/19 at 1:30 p.m.

    2/19/2026House
  2. Hearing canceled

    2/19/2026House
  3. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026House
  4. First Reading Health

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

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