HB772Introduced in the House of Delegates
Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study
Introduced by Emily Shetty, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, rather than the Behavioral Health Administration and the Medical Care Programs Administration, to conduct a certain rate-setting study by June 30, 2028; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization in the Maryland Health Care Commission to develop transparent, cost-based reimbursement methodologies for certified community behavioral health clinics, outpatient mental health centers, and independent outpatient providers; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219
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
122
Yes
7
No
12
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 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {243223/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (111-13)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {803426/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (122-7)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 243223/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 803426/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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