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MD HB94
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
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AI Summary
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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.
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The Secretary or Secretary's designee must grant or deny appeals within 60 days and provide a written explanation of the decision.
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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.
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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.
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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