MD HB722

Maryland Department of Health must submit reports by December 1, 2025 and December 1, 2026 to four legislative committees on oversight of substance use disorder treatment programs and recovery residences

Reports must address revisions to COMAR 10.63 regulations, improvements to substance use disorder treatment program oversight, and enhanced certification and monitoring procedures for recovery residences

Reports must include analysis of how regulatory changes will prevent incidents similar to those at PHA Healthcare, where patients experienced relapse and death while enrolled in treatment programs and housed in provider-owned buildings

Effective date is July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 20, 2025