MD HB178 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1306
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-10 - Hearing 2/10 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-10 - Hearing 2/10 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish certain specialized clinics for the management and treatment of sickle cell disease and establish a scholarship program for medical residents who specialize in classical hematology with a focus on sickle cell disease; and requiring the Governor for fiscal year 2028 to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $6,138,000 to support clinic operations, staffing, training, and social support services.
Title
Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease - Specialized Clinics and Scholarship Program for Medical Residents
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | House | Hearing 2/10 at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-22 | House | Hearing 2/10 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Health |
| 2025-10-29 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB1306 (Carry Over) 2025-03-08 - Hearing 3/10 at 11:30 a.m.
Subjects
Appropriations
Awareness and Outreach
Clinics
Eastern Shore
Governor
Harford County
Health
Health Occupations
Health, Department of
Medical Conditions
Medical Technology
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Montgomery County
Nonprofit Organizations
Nurses
Public Health
Reports
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
Virtual Environments
Awareness and Outreach
Clinics
Eastern Shore
Governor
Harford County
Health
Health Occupations
Health, Department of
Medical Conditions
Medical Technology
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Montgomery County
Nonprofit Organizations
Nurses
Public Health
Reports
Scholarships and Student Financial Aid
Virtual Environments
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 18 | 510 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 18 | 511 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0178?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0178f.pdf |
