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MD SB587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Guy Guzzone

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the Governor's annual budget appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") starting in fiscal year 2027
  • The Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund supports a state-designated Center that develops and implements patient safety initiatives, improves health care quality, and reduces preventable harm
  • The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund administered by the Commission, consisting of state appropriations, interest earnings, and other accepted money
  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding

Safety

Last Action

Referred Appropriations

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/11/2026
Budget and Taxation2/5/2026

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