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Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Behavior Technicians - Reimbursement

State of Maryland

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.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 31, 2026
165 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 898 · PassedMay 31

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Bill details

Last action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 867 · May 31, 2026

Sponsor

CMCory McCraySenator · Democrat · SD-045Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 31, 2026Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 867Senate
Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (136-0)House
Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {673828/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse
Show 8 earlier actions
Mar 24, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 20, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Mar 17, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Mar 17, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 12, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 19, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 136 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Health, Department of
  • Health Occupations
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Reimbursements
  • Certifications
  • Medical Conditions
  • Psychologists
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Evaluations and Reviews
  • Federal Government
  • Legislation
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Notices
  • Sunset

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