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MD HB1377

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anne Kaiser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot Program to expand medication access for underserved populations, reduce pharmaceutical waste, and prevent drug diversion

  • Requires the Secretary of Health to collaborate with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and four Maryland repositories registered to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Days

  • Participating repositories must separate and redirect eligible, noncontrolled, unopened prescription medications to the State's existing Prescription Drug Repository Program, while ensuring controlled substances go to the DEA

  • Secretary of Health must report to the State Board of Pharmacy and General Assembly by October 1, 2027 on the number and types of medications collected and packaging compliance

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically expires on December 31, 2027 (18-month pilot period)

Legislative Description

Prescription Drug Repository Program - Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot Program

Reports

Last Action

Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/13/2026

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