SB798Introduced in the Senate
Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation
Introduced by Clarence Lam, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide, subject to the limitations of the State budget and as permitted by federal law, individual and group counseling for the purpose of tobacco cessation; and prohibiting the Program and managed care organizations from requiring prior authorization for any product or service for use in tobacco cessation.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
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