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MarylandHB 15632026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care - Coverage and Facility Studies

Sponsored By: Harry Bhandari (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthHealth Care Facilities and RegulationHealth - InsuranceHealth Maintenance OrganizationsData -see also- Census; DemographicsElectronic DocumentsEmergency Medical Services -see also- Ambul; RescSqdEvaluations and ReviewsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care CommissionHealth Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etcHealth Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsHealth Maintenance Organizations -see also- Manage Care OrgsHealth Services Cost Review CommissionHospitals -see also- Clinics; State HospitalsInsurance AdministrationMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesNonprofit OrganizationsNursing Homes -see also- AsstLiving; ContinCare; LTCarePrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRehabilitationReportsStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; Reports

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More oversight of insurers' emergency care denials

Beginning June 1, 2026, Maryland's Insurance Commissioner can examine insurers with patterns of unfavorable claim, approval, or grievance decisions. This authority covers services in an emergency department and services related to that care. Insurers must provide related records, including those held by private agents that review cases for them. The Commissioner can also arrange an independent review of a decision. The insurer pays the review cost; the law sets no dollar amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Harry Bhandari

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Bonnie Cullison

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • 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

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 165

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Finance

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Referred Finance

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/18/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {833120/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    3/16/2026House

  13. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/13/2026House

  14. First Reading Health

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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