STATE BILLMD SB 272PASSED

Health Insurance - Scalp Cooling Systems - Required Coverage

State of Maryland

Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations that provide coverage for chemotherapy to treat cancer to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used for the preservation of hair in connection with chemotherapy treatment; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2027.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 14, 2026
212 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 272 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

DGDawn GileSenator · Democrat · SD-033Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51Senate
Apr 3, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 2, 2026Third Reading Passed (127-6)House
Apr 1, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 1, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 2:00 p.m.House
Mar 25, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Mar 17, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.House
Show 7 earlier actions
Feb 20, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Feb 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-0)Senate
Feb 17, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Feb 17, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Feb 16, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate
Jan 21, 2026Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 19, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 19, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 2, 2026 · House · 127 yea · 6 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health - Insurance
  • Health
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Maintenance Organizations
  • Medical Equipment and Devices
  • Medical Treatments
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Managed Care Organizations

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