Maryland HB672: Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Entities Eligible for Grants

What the bill says

An act concerning Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Entities Eligible for Grants FOR the purpose of altering which entities are eligible to receive grants from the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund; and generally relating to the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 20-120 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Entities Eligible for Grants FOR the purpose of altering which entities are eligible to receive grants from the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund; and generally relating to the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 20-120 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Health - General 20-120. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Fund" means the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund established under this section. (3) "Pediatric cancer research" includes research to develop and advance the understanding of pediatric cancer and the techniques and modalities effective in the prevention, cure, screening, and treatment of pediatric cancer. (b) (1) There is a Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund. (2) The Fund consists and (ii) Any donations or other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund. (3) The Secretary shall administer the Fund. (4) The Fund shall be used only for pediatric cancer research and administrative expenses as provided in subsection (c) of this section. Ch. 220 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (5) The Fund shall be maintained for the purposes …

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Sponsors

• Emily Shetty (D, 18) · primary sponsor
• Samuel Rosenberg (D, HD-041)
• Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
• Heather Bagnall (D, 33C)
• Bonnie Cullison (D, 19)
• Pam Guzzone (D, HD-013)
• Terri Hill (D, HD-012)
• Tom Hutchinson (R, HD-037)
• Johnson, Steve (D, 34A)
• Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
• Nicholaus Kipke (R, HD-031B)
• Lesley Lopez (D, HD-039)

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220
2. April 13, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 13, 2026: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4. April 10, 2026: Second Reading Passed
5. April 10, 2026: Favorable Adopted
6. April 10, 2026: Favorable Report by Finance
7. March 18, 2026: Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
8. February 27, 2026: Referred Finance
9. February 26, 2026: Third Reading Passed (135-1)
10. February 24, 2026: Second Reading Passed with Amendments

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (46-0) (April 13, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (135-1) (February 26, 2026): 135 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB672?

HB672 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Entities Eligible for Grants.

What does HB672 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Entities Eligible for Grants FOR the purpose of altering which entities are eligible to receive grants from the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund; and generally relating to the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 20-120 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

What is the status of HB672?

Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220 (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB672?

Emily Shetty (D, 18), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB672?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0672?ys=2026RS