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MarylandHB 11182026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions
Sponsored By: Jennifer White Holland (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Health - InsuranceHealth OccupationsPublic HealthHealth Maintenance OrganizationsApplicants and ApplicationsCertificationsCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationCounselors and TherapistsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care CommissionHealth, Department ofHealth Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsHealth Maintenance Organizations -see also- Manage Care OrgsHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Health Planning and Cost ReviewJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLanguage -see also- Communications; LiteracyLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMedical AssistanceMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical Testing and DiagnosisMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.Nonprofit OrganizationsNoticesNurses -see also- Nurse Practitioners; Nursing AssistantsPhysicians -see also- MedExmnrs; Pediatr; Psychiatrists etc.PregnancyPsychiatristsPsychologistsReportsRules and RegulationsSocial WorkersStandards and Best PracticesStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsTime
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Baby checkups include mental health screening
Beginning January 1, 2027, providers screen for perinatal mental health at your baby’s 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month well visits when the treating provider finds it appropriate. Private health plans and HMOs must cover these screenings. Medicaid covers them too. The Health Department picks validated, free, easy-to-use tools in multiple languages for these screenings.
Standing mental health referrals in pregnancy
If you are pregnant and covered by a plan under this law, you get a standing referral to a behavioral health provider. It lasts through pregnancy and for one year after it ends. The Health Department also helps providers find fast referrals through state and national programs.
Clear perinatal mental health info for parents
The Health Department provides up-to-date, easy-to-read information on perinatal mental health. Your prenatal or postpartum provider must give you this info at least once each trimester. Hospitals must give birthing parents this info at discharge. The law defines perinatal mental health as during pregnancy and one year after, including pregnancies without a live birth and postpartum depression.
More CE credit for perinatal training
The Health Department offers training to help providers spot perinatal mental health needs. Health boards must grant at least 2 hours of renewal credit for each 1 hour of approved perinatal training. A list of approved courses is available on request.
When these perinatal health rules start
Most parts of the law take effect July 1, 2026. Another section takes effect October 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Gabriel Acevero
Democratic • House
Jackie Addison
Democratic • House
Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Marlon Amprey
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Charlotte Crutchfield
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Diana M. Fennell
Democratic • House
Pam Lanman Guzzone
Democratic • House
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Jeffrie E. Long
Democratic • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Ashanti Martinez
Democratic • House
Bernice Mireku-North
Democratic • House
Cheryl E. Pasteur
Democratic • House
N. Scott Phillips
Democratic • House
Kent Roberson
Democratic • House
Denise Roberts
Democratic • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Sheila Ruth
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Stephanie Smith
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Karen Toles
Democratic • House
Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Democratic • House
Jamila J. Woods
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 132 • No: 2 • Other: 4
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Readings Passed with Amendments
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 3/20/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 130 • No: 2 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 637
5/26/2026Passed Enrolled
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (47-0)
4/13/2026SenateConference Committee Report {263723/1 Adopted
4/13/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (132-2)
4/13/2026HouseConference Committee Report {263723/1 Adopted
4/13/2026HouseSenate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Gile, Lam and Mautz)
4/11/2026HouseSenate Refuses Recede
4/11/2026HouseSenate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Gile, Lam and Mautz)
4/10/2026SenateSenate Refuses Recede
4/10/2026SenateHouse Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates White Holland, Reilly and Woorman)
4/10/2026SenateHouse Requests Senate Recede
4/10/2026SenateHouse Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
4/10/2026SenateHouse Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates White Holland, Reilly and Woorman)
4/9/2026HouseHouse Requests Senate Recede
4/9/2026HouseHouse Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
4/9/2026HouseThird Readings Passed with Amendments (43-0)
4/9/2026SenateFloor Amendment {273423/1 (Senator Waldstreicher) Adopted
4/9/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/8/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {533928/1 Adopted
4/8/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Finance
4/8/2026SenateReferred Finance
3/23/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (130-2)
3/20/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/19/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {853620/1 Adopted
3/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enacted
5/26/2026
Enrolled
4/13/2026
Third Reading
3/19/2026
First Reading
2/11/2026
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