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MD SB676

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Gile

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Origin

Senate

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 these perinatal care standards as a condition of licensure
  • Regulations must be adopted by October 1, 2026, with the act taking effect October 1, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Wes Moore on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 708

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Government Operations4/2/2025
Rules and Executive Nominations4/2/2025
Finance1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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