HB1376Introduced in the House of Delegates
Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Health Insurance - Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals - Requirements
Introduced by Samuel Rosenberg, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and the Maryland Children's Health Program to provide a prior authorization determination regarding a transfer on request of a special pediatric hospital within 3 business days after the request is received; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to adopt regulations on or before December 31, 2026, establishing a retrospective review process for special pediatric hospitals.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 325
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
131
Yes
2
No
8
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 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {603328/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (134-2)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {943321/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-2)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 325
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 603328/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 943321/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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