# Maryland HB 1287: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act)

Maryland HB 1287, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act), is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Andre V. Johnson (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-03-13 (Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1287
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act)
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Last action: 2026-03-13, Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
- Sponsor: Andre V. Johnson (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Utility Regulation, Environment, Animals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; Livestk, Applicants and Applications, Boundaries, Census, Certifications, Data -see also- Census; Demographics, Disparity, Energy Technology and Infrastructure, Environmental Health, Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut, Evaluations and Reviews, Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn, Health -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc., Internet -see also- Internet Access, Mining, Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc., Noise, Pollution -see also- Air Pollution; Litter; Water Pollution, Power Plants, Public Service Commission, Refuse Disposal -see also- Recycling, Reports, Safety -see also- Occupational Safety, Traffic Regulation, Utilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; Water, Water -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Andre V. Johnson (Democratic), House

## Actions (6)

- 2026-03-13: Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. (House)
- 2026-03-13: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-03-06: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-03-06: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-02-13: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-12: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)

## Bill text

- First Reading, 2026-02-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1287f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1287f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1287-2026RS (as of 2026-10-12).