MD HB825

Requires the Governor to annually proclaim May as "Brain Health and Chronic Headache Awareness Month," aligned with national Go Gray in May brain tumor awareness initiatives

Directs the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with health care practitioners and payors, to develop guidelines for incorporating risk-based brain health evaluations into routine physical exams, including neurological assessments, evidence-based decision tools, and referral protocols for noninvasive imaging

Establishes the Maryland Brain Health Grant Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund to provide grants to nonprofit organizations, health care providers, local health departments, and community-based programs for brain health awareness, screening, prevention, and services, with priority given to underserved communities

Requires a $500,000 appropriation to the Grant Fund for fiscal year 2028, with the Department required to consult periodically with The Solid Foundation, Inc., clinical experts, and patient advocacy groups on fund usage

Mandates annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly beginning December 1, 2026, on brain tumor and chronic headache prevalence, emergency department visits, access to diagnostic imaging, barriers to care, and fund expenditures; also requires a separate report by January 1, 2027, on the developed guidelines and screening/insurance parity recommendations