SB891Introduced in the Senate
Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions
Introduced by Dawn Gile, District 33
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 coverage for screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions at certain times; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to identify certain screening tools and to assist certain health care providers with accessing resources and referral services related to screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 636
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 13, 2026
129
Yes
8
No
4
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 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| 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 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {323822/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
Rereferred to Health
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (129-8)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 636
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