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MD HB94

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Government Operations

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appeals of denied applications to operate Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs may now be directed to the Secretary of Health or the Secretary's designee, rather than specifically to the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services.

  • The Secretary or Secretary's designee must grant or deny appeals within 60 days and provide a written explanation of the decision.

  • The Standing Advisory Committee membership is updated so the Secretary or Secretary's designee serves as a member and chair, replacing the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services in that role.

  • The committee includes 12 members representing academia, law enforcement, healthcare practitioners, individuals with substance use experience, family members, local health officers, and syringe services program experts.

  • Effective July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on April 8, 2025.

Legislative Description

Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs - Appeals and Membership of Standing Advisory Committee

Substance Abuse

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/7/2025
Health and Government Operations1/8/2025

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