MarylandSB 02602026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Maryland Health Care Commission - Membership

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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: 7

Senate vote • 2/12/2026