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MarylandSB 02932026 Regular SessionSenate

Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Nurse Midwives, and Licensed Certified Midwives - Disclosure (Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026)

Sponsored By: Carl Jackson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care Facilities and RegulationHealth OccupationsAssisted LivingCertificationsDisclosureElectronic CommunicationHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle InsLiabilityLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMidwivesNoticesNurses -see also- Nurse Practitioners; Nursing AssistantsNursing Homes -see also- AsstLiving; ContinCare; LTCareRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsSignaturesTime

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Care homes must disclose insurance gaps

Beginning October 1, 2026, nursing homes and assisted living programs must tell you in writing (paper or electronic) if they have no professional liability (malpractice) insurance or if coverage lapsed and was not renewed. Prospective residents get notice at the first visit during any no‑coverage period, and at application if there is no coverage then. Current residents get notice within 30 days after a lapse. You must sign the notice, and the facility must keep it in its records. Nursing homes, and facility‑based assisted living programs, without this coverage must post a clear on‑site notice.

Midwives must disclose malpractice insurance status

Beginning October 1, 2026, nurse midwives and licensed certified midwives must tell patients in writing (paper or electronic) if they have no professional liability (malpractice) insurance or if coverage lapsed and was not renewed. Patients get notice at the first visit during any no‑coverage period, except for incidental free care. The notice must also be part of each informed consent before any procedure. You must sign the notice, and the midwife must keep it in your medical record. Practices without coverage must post a clear on‑site notice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carl Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 32

    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 3/26 at 2:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/25/2026House

  8. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/17/2026House

  9. Referred Health

    2/20/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    2/19/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/17/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments {813927/1 Adopted

    2/17/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/16/2026Senate

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

    1/21/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Finance

    1/21/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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