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MD SB740
Bill
AI Summary
- Health care facilities in Maryland are authorized to screen patients to determine if they are "service member community members" and to record this status in medical records
- "Service member community members" includes active duty military, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and their spouses, children, and stepchildren
- Participating facilities may identify service member community members as a vulnerable population and comply with The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal standards to improve health care equity
- Covered health care facilities include hospitals, freestanding medical facilities, nursing facilities, residential treatment centers, rehabilitation facilities, and state-operated health facilities
- Effective date: October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Health Care Facilities - Service Member Community Members (SFC Matthew Fast Act )
Records
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 757
5/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Government Operations3/18/2025
Finance1/31/2025
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