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MarylandSB 02602026 Regular SessionSenate

Maryland Health Care Commission - Membership

Sponsored By: Carl Jackson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care Facilities and RegulationCommittee ChangesCommittees and CommissionsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care CommissionHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Hospitals -see also- Clinics; State HospitalsResidency -see also- Immigrants and Citizenship

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Commission membership changes in 2026

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Maryland Health Care Commission has 15 members, appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. Eight must have no ties to a health care provider or payor. The other seven are two physicians, two payors, one hospital administrator, one State nursing home administrator, and one nonphysician health care practitioner. Members serve four-year, staggered terms and stay until a successor qualifies; midterm appointees serve the rest of a term. The Governor may remove members for neglect, incompetence, or misconduct; no one may serve more than two consecutive terms.

Regional and diversity rules for seats

Beginning October 1, 2026, at least four members must live in different counties with 300,000 or more people, down from five. At least three must live in different counties with fewer than 300,000 people: one from the Eastern Shore, one from Allegany, Garrett, Washington, Carroll, or Frederick, and one from Southern Maryland. When appointing, the Governor, to the extent practicable, ensures geographic balance and promotes racial, ethnic, and gender diversity.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carl Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/2/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Health

    4/1/2026House

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

    3/17/2026House

  7. Referred Health

    2/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {563821/1 Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/21/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    1/19/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/19/2026

    PDF

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