SB276Introduced in the Senate
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses and Prostheses (So Every Body Can Move Act)
Introduced by Pamela Beidle, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide certain coverage related to orthoses beginning January 1, 2027; clarifying that certain mandated benefits related to prostheses include all prostheses determined by a treating health care provider to be medically necessary for completing daily living activities, essential job-related activities, or performing certain other physical activities; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 629
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026
127
Yes
7
No
7
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 Finance
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {803721/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/26 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (127-7)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 629
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