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MarylandSB 01592026 Regular SessionSenate

Emergency Medical Services - Vehicles and Ambulances - Required Supplies

Sponsored By: Alonzo T. Washington (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAmbulances -see also- Emergency Med Services; Rescue SquadsChildren (4-12)Committees and CommissionsComplaintsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Drugs -see also- Cannabis; ControlDangSubst; Pharm; etc.Emergency Medical Services -see also- Ambul; RescSqdEvaluations and ReviewsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Infants and Toddlers (0-3)Internet -see also- Internet AccessMedical Equipment and DevicesMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltPregnancyTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland sets standard gear for ambulances

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state sets a minimum list of equipment, supplies, and medicines for ambulances. The state works with local emergency medical service programs to make this list. The list includes items for newborn and early childhood care. The law does not provide money to buy these items.

Local ambulance review and complaint duties removed

Beginning July 1, 2026, counties and towns no longer must do quarterly ambulance performance reviews or send summaries to the state. Counties also no longer must run a formal ambulance complaint system with tracking, timelines, and reports. This cuts reporting work for local governments, but residents lose a formal local complaint path. Local governments may still keep these practices by choice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Alonzo T. Washington

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 335 • No: 27

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 19 • Other: 3

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 126 • No: 8 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 282

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (118-19)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Conference Committee Report {363122/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Conference Committee Report {363122/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Martinez, Reilly and Kaufman)

    4/10/2026Senate

  8. House Refuses Recede

    4/10/2026Senate

  9. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Martinez, Reilly and Kaufman)

    4/10/2026House

  10. House Refuses Recede

    4/10/2026House

  11. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Watson, Harris and Gallion)

    4/10/2026House

  12. Senate Requests House Recede

    4/10/2026House

  13. Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  14. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Watson, Harris and Gallion)

    4/10/2026Senate

  15. Senate Requests House Recede

    4/10/2026Senate

  16. Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  17. Third Reading Passed (126-8)

    4/8/2026House

  18. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  19. Favorable with Amendments {723529/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    4/8/2026House

  21. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/27/2026House

  22. Referred Health

    3/23/2026House

  23. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/23/2026Senate

  24. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026Senate

  25. Favorable with Amendments {913527/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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