HB1284Introduced in the House of Delegates
Residential Service Agencies - Private Duty Nursing - On-Site Nurse Training Programs
Introduced by Pam Guzzone, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to adopt regulations that authorize a residential service agency to provide training to a licensed nurse that provides private duty nursing services after employment; authorizing a residential service agency to employ a licensed nurse who does not meet certain requirements under certain circumstances; and requiring a residential service agency to provide training and a competency evaluation for certain nurses.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 217
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Not Voting |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Not Voting |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Not Voting |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Not Voting |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:15 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:40 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 3:10 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (34-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 217
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