MD SB950 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-09 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-09 - Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Clarifying that injury resulting from conversion therapy is cognizable for purposes of a health care malpractice action; establishing certain procedures in an action for health care malpractice resulting from conversion therapy; removing the limitation on noneconomic damages to a claimant in an action for health care malpractice resulting from conversion therapy; etc.
Title
Conversion Therapy - Prohibitions and Causes of Action
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Hearing canceled (Judicial Proceedings) |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB1209 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-11 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Subjects
Advertising
Attorneys' Fees
Budgets
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Court Costs
Crimes and Punishments
Damages
Emergency Bills
Gender
Health Occupations
Injury
Insurance
Insurance - Other than Health
Medical Malpractice
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Minors
Reimbursements
Revenue and Taxes
Sexual Orientation
Standards and Best Practices
Statutes of Limitation
Testimony
Witnesses
Attorneys' Fees
Budgets
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Court Costs
Crimes and Punishments
Damages
Emergency Bills
Gender
Health Occupations
Injury
Insurance
Insurance - Other than Health
Medical Malpractice
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Minors
Reimbursements
Revenue and Taxes
Sexual Orientation
Standards and Best Practices
Statutes of Limitation
Testimony
Witnesses
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2702 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2703 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2704 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2A-01 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2A-02 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 3 | 2A-02.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 5 | 109 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 3 | 1301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 3 | 1302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 3 | 1303 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Insurance | 1 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Insurance | 19 | 117 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Insurance | 19 | 118 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Insurance | 19 | 119 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0950?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0950f.pdf |
