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MD HB1380

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseline Pena-Melnyk

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Health must adopt regulations establishing minimum perinatal care standards for hospitals providing obstetrical services, developed in coordination with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems

  • Standards must meet or exceed the existing Maryland Perinatal System Standards

  • Hospitals providing obstetrical services and freestanding birthing centers must comply with the new perinatal care standards as a condition of licensure

  • Regulations must be adopted by October 1, 2026, with the Act taking effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Health Care Facilities - Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers - Perinatal Care Standards

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2025
Health and Government Operations2/7/2025

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