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Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey

State of Maryland

Requiring, beginning in 2026, the Maryland Department of Health to conduct the in-State cost-of-dispensing survey at least every 3 years; and requiring the Department to report the results of the survey to the General Assembly by December 1 in each year the survey is required.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 26, 2026
170 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 1470 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709 · May 26, 2026

Sponsor

BCBonnie CullisonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-019Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709House
Apr 10, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-2)House
Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 7, 2026Favorable with Amendments {413822/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Show 6 earlier actions
Mar 19, 2026Referred FinanceSenate
Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-0)House
Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Feb 13, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 13, 2026First Reading HealthHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 131 yea · 2 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health Care Facilities and Regulation
  • Drugs
  • Fees
  • Goods and Services
  • Health
  • Health, Department of
  • Health Planning and Cost Review
  • Medical Assistance
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Surveys and Polls
  • Reports

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