Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: May 15, 2026.
Public Health - Expedited Partner Therapy - Bacterial Vaginosis and Licensed Certified Midwives.
Adding bacterial vaginosis to the list of diagnoses for which certain health care practitioners may prescribe, dispense, or otherwise provide antibiotic therapy to a sexual partner of a diagnosed patient without making a personal physical assessment of the sexual partner; and adding licensed certified midwives to the list of health care practitioners who may prescribe, dispense, or otherwise provide antibiotic therapy to a sexual partner of a diagnosed patient without making a certain assessment of the sexual partner.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-15 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-05-15 | Latest Action | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 194 |