STATE BILLMD HB 772PASSED

Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, rather than the Behavioral Health Administration and the Medical Care Programs Administration, to conduct a certain rate-setting study by June 30, 2028; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization in the Maryland Health Care Commission to develop transparent, cost-based reimbursement methodologies for certified community behavioral health clinics, outpatient mental health centers, and independent outpatient providers; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 28, 2026; 198 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 772 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219 · Apr 28, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219House

Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (122-7)House

Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate

Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {803426/1 AdoptedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate

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Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Mar 23, 2026Referred FinanceSenate

Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed (111-13)House

Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {243223/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse

Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 4, 2026First Reading HealthHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 21, 2026 · House · 111 yea · 13 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 122 yea · 7 nayPassed

Subjects

Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Public Health
Associations
Clinics
Committees and Commissions
General Assembly
Health Care Commission
Health Care Facilities
Health, Department of
Legislative Services, Department of
Mental and Behavioral Health
Prices
Reimbursements
Reports
Standards and Best Practices
studies
Sunset
Counselors and Therapists
Health Planning and Cost Review
Revenue and Taxes
Virtual Environments

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