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MarylandSB 05872026 Regular SessionSenate

Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding

Sponsored By: Guy Guzzone (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthHealth Care Facilities and RegulationAppropriationsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care CommissionHealth Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etcSafety -see also- Occupational Safety

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland names Patient Safety Center

The law requires the Commission to pick a State Patient Safety Center by December 31, 2025. Beginning July 1, 2026, the Center leads statewide patient-safety work and shares best practices. It brings together providers, patients, and families to cut preventable harm and improve equitable care. By October 1 each year, the Commission and Center report activities and priorities to two committees.

Patient Safety Fund and $1 million yearly

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law creates a special, nonlapsing Patient Safety Center Fund. The Treasurer holds it and the Comptroller accounts for it. Interest stays in the Fund. The Governor must budget $1 million in FY2023–FY2025. The Governor must also budget $1 million in FY2027 and each year after. Each year, the Commission can grant the Center the budgeted amount plus the Fund’s interest and other income. Fund spending follows the State budget and must add to, not replace, other Center funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Paul D. Corderman

    Republican • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 151 • No: 14

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 109 • No: 14 • Other: 17

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 626

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (109-14)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/9/2026House

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

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Appropriations

    3/11/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {893129/1 Adopted

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/5/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/6/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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