Health Insurance - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - Codification of Federal Requirements
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Health Insurance - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - Codification of Federal Requirements” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Codifying in State law certain provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations related to mental health parity and clarifying the authority of the Maryland Insurance Administration to enforce certain laws; requiring health insurance carriers to collect and report on data in a certain manner; requiring health insurance carriers to provide certain benefits under certain circumstances; requiring health insurance carriers to explain differences in access to care under certain circumstances; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 28, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 15, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Finance 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 12 (as of Aug 30, 2026).