MD HB691 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-07 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Pending: House Health and Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-07 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Pending: House Health and Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the definition of "legally protected health care" to include certain gender-affirming treatment, including medications and supplies, for the purposes of certain provisions of law that prohibit health occupations disciplinary actions and certain actions in criminal and civil proceedings and the use of certain resources in furtherance of certain investigations and proceedings related to legally protected health care.
Title
Legally Protected Health Care - Gender-Affirming Treatment
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-07 | House | Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
| 2024-01-25 | House | First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB119 (Crossfiled) 2024-05-16 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 863
Subjects
Civil Actions and Procedures
Civil Rights and Social Equity
Courts
Criminal Law - Procedures
Drugs
Gender
Gender Identity and Expression
Health
Health Occupations
Judges
LGBTQIA+
Local Government - Generally
Medical Treatments
Public Health
Residency
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Civil Rights and Social Equity
Courts
Criminal Law - Procedures
Drugs
Gender
Gender Identity and Expression
Health
Health Occupations
Judges
LGBTQIA+
Local Government - Generally
Medical Treatments
Public Health
Residency
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 10 | 408 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 11 | 802 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 9 | 302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 9 | 402 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Procedure | 9 | 106 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 15 | 151 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 1 | 227 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Personnel and Pensions | 2 | 312 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0691?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0691f.pdf |
