Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions at certain times; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to identify certain screening tools and to assist certain health care providers with accessing resources and referral services related to screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 29, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Apr 1, 2026
The numbers
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 636 (as of Aug 30, 2026).