MD SB260

Reduces the number of Commission members without connections to health care providers or payors from nine to eight members

Adds a new required position for a hospital administrator, increasing industry-connected seats from six to seven members

Changes the original bill language from "representative" to "administrator" of a hospital through committee amendment

Reduces the geographic residency requirement for members from counties with 300,000+ population from five to four members

Takes effect October 1, 2026