SB898Introduced in the Senate
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Behavior Technicians - Reimbursement
Introduced by Cory McCray, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide reimbursement for applied behavior analysis services provided by behavior technicians to Program recipients with autism spectrum disorder under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program; prohibiting, subject to a certain exception, the Department from requiring as a condition of reimbursement that an individual receive a certain certification to provide applied behavior analysis services as a behavior technician to Program recipients; and applying the Act prospectively.
Where it stands
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 867
May 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {673828/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Passed Enrolled
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 867
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