Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the effective dates of enrollment in a Small Business Health Options (SHOP) Exchange plan for individuals who enroll during certain special enrollment periods.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 29, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 9, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 11, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 9, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 29, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 12, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Health CommitteeMaryland Insurance AdministrationDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137 (as of Aug 30, 2026).