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MD HB672

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Emily Shetty

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund grant eligibility to nonprofit hospitals, educational institutions, and other nonprofit organizations conducting pediatric cancer research
  • Removes individual physicians, laboratories, and other persons from the list of entities eligible to receive grants from the Fund
  • Designated as an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon enactment rather than the originally proposed October 1, 2026 effective date
  • Maintains existing Fund structure including the $5 million appropriation requirement, 5% cap on administrative/promotional expenses, and prohibition on using grants for overhead or organizational expenses unrelated to research

Legislative Description

Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Entities Eligible for Grants

Nonprofit Organizations

Last Action

Referred Finance

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/27/2026
Health2/2/2026

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