MD SB839 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 708
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 708
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring, beginning in 2026, the Maryland Department of Health to conduct the in-State cost-of-dispensing survey at least every 3 years; and requiring by December 1 each year in which the survey is required, the Department to report the survey results to the General Assembly.
Title
Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-07 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 137 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 42 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 42 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 708 |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-07 | House | Third Reading Passed (137-0) |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Favorable Report by Health |
| 2026-03-25 | House | Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-24 | House | Referred Health |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (42-0) |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {373922/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB1470 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709
Subjects
Drugs
Fees
Goods and Services
Health
Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Health Planning and Cost Review
Health, Department of
Medical Assistance
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Surveys and Polls
Fees
Goods and Services
Health
Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Health Planning and Cost Review
Health, Department of
Medical Assistance
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Surveys and Polls
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 15 | 107.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
