HB 1264

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1264

Session 2026

Status introduced

Committee Health

House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-15

Healthcare Tax / Budget / Appropriations

Summary

Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide, subject to the limitations of the State budget and as permitted by federal law, individual and group counseling for the purpose of tobacco cessation; and prohibiting the Program and managed care organizations from requiring prior authorization for any product or service for use in tobacco cessation.

Sponsor

Delegate Hill

Official Source Back to Bills

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-12	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-12	Status	introduced
2026-05-15	Latest Action	In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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