HB 1316

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: August 29, 2026.

Public Health - Universal Health Care Program - Study and Commission.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1316
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Health
House of Delegates introduced 2026-08-29
Education Healthcare
Summary

Requiring the Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a universal health care program through a single-payer system in the State; and establishing the Advisory Commission on Universal Health Care to assist the Institute in the development of final findings and recommendations based on a certain study.

Sponsor
Delegate Ruth
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-12 Status introduced
2026-08-29 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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