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MD HB1264

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri Hill

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Medical Assistance Program must provide individual and group counseling for tobacco cessation, subject to state budget limitations and federal law

  • The Program and managed care organizations are prohibited from requiring prior authorization for any product or service used to eliminate tobacco dependence

  • Effective date is October 1, 2026

  • Sponsored by Delegates Hill, Lopez, Alston, Guzzone, Ross, Ruth, and Woods; assigned to Health committee

Legislative Description

Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation

Health Insurance

Last Action

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/12/2026

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