MD SB798 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-12 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-12 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide, subject to the limitations of the State budget and as permitted by federal law, individual and group counseling for the purpose of tobacco cessation; and prohibiting the Program and managed care organizations from requiring prior authorization for any product or service for use in tobacco cessation.
Title
Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation |
Same As/Similar To
HB1264 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-13 - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Counselors and Therapists
Health
Health Insurance
Managed Care Organizations
Medical Assistance
Medical Equipment and Devices
Public Health
Substance Abuse Treatment
Tobacco and Nicotine
Health
Health Insurance
Managed Care Organizations
Medical Assistance
Medical Equipment and Devices
Public Health
Substance Abuse Treatment
Tobacco and Nicotine
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 15 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 15 | 160 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0798?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0798f.pdf |
