STATE BILLMD SB 444PASSED

Certificate of Need - Intermediate Health Care Facilities

State of Maryland

Repealing the exemption from the certificate of need requirement for a change in bed capacity for intermediate care facilities that offer substance use disorder treatment services; providing a certificate of need is not required for a change in bed capacity at certain facilities offering certain treatment services if a written notice is filed with the Commission 45 days before the facility's establishment, the facility is consistent with the State Health Plan, will result in more efficient service delivery, and is in the public interest; etc.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 14, 2026
212 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 444 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 68 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

BKBenjamin KramerSenator · Democrat · SD-019Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 68Senate
Apr 3, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 2, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-1)House
Apr 1, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 1, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Mar 17, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 27, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate
Show 5 earlier actions
Feb 24, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Feb 24, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Feb 23, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 3, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 2, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 2, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 1 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health Care Facilities and Regulation
  • Certifications
  • Health
  • Health Care Commission
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Planning and Cost Review
  • Notices
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Time

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