Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, rather than the Behavioral Health Administration and the Medical Care Programs Administration, to conduct a certain rate-setting study by June 30, 2028; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization in the Maryland Health Care Commission to develop transparent, cost-based reimbursement methodologies for certified community behavioral health clinics, outpatient mental health centers, and independent outpatient providers
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
The numbers
20
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate ShettyDelegate RuffDelegate BagnallDelegate CullisonDelegate EdelsonDelegate ForbesDelegate GuzzoneDelegate Johnson, S.Delegate Jones, D.Delegate McCaskillDelegate AlstonDelegate HillDelegate KaufmanDelegate LopezDelegate MartinezDelegate RosenbergDelegate RossDelegate TaverasDelegate White HollandDelegate Woorman
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 6House · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 122, Voting Nay 7, Not Voting 7, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.42Senate · 2026-03-21 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.99House · 2026-03-09 · Voting Yea 111, Voting Nay 13, Not Voting 9, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 8
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219 (as of Sep 4, 2026).