HB1143Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Health - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Perinatal Autopsies (Lung Float Test Ban)
Introduced by Lesley Lopez, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting, for a certain period of time, the Chief Medical Examiner, deputy chief medical examiners, assistant medical examiners, and pathologists authorized by the Chief Medical Examiner from using a hydrostatic lung test, also known as a lung float test, if performing a certain perinatal autopsy; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to report, by December 1, 2027, to certain committees of the General Assembly on the usefulness and efficacy of the hydrostatic lung test and certain recommendations.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 20, 2026
98
Yes
32
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {743027/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-32)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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