Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring, beginning in 2026, the Maryland Department of Health to conduct the in-State cost-of-dispensing survey at least every 3 years; and requiring the Department to report the results of the survey to the General Assembly by December 1 in each year the survey is required.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 9House · 2026-03-25 · Voting Yea 131, Voting Nay 2, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.29Senate · 2026-03-20 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.49House · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 133, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
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 709 (as of Sep 4, 2026).