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SB 798

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-798
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Finance; Budget and Taxation
Senate introduced 2026-04-17
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
Senator Lam
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status introduced
2026-04-17 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
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