Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1367: Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland
Status: Signed into law, April 28, 2026
Establishing a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care to envision and make recommendations regarding establishing a comprehensive, patient-centered health care system in the State; and requiring the Commission to submit a preliminary report by December 1, 2027, and a final report of the Commission's findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2029.
What the bill says
An act concerning Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland FOR the purpose of establishing a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care to envision and make recommendations regarding establishing a comprehensive health care system in the State; and generally relating to the Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland.
From the engrossed text, March 18, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland FOR the purpose of establishing a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care to envision and make recommendations regarding establishing a comprehensive health care system in the State; and generally relating to the Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland. SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That: (a) (1) There is a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care. (2) The purpose of the Commission is to envision a comprehensive health care system for the State that (ii) an integrated system of care, addressing all aspects of health, both somatic and behavioral including somatic, behavioral, dental, vision, and hearing, at every stage of life; (iii) founded in the concept of quality health care that provides support for the development of health care practitioners; EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *hb1367* HOUSE BILL 1367 (iv) accessible to and eliminates barriers for all residents of the State; (v) agile enough to evolve as needs of patients evolve; (vi) financially sustainable; and (vii) designed to ensure that health care quality and access is stronger than the existing health care system. (b) …
Sponsors
- Bonnie Cullison (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D, 21)
- Heather Bagnall (D, 33C)
- Terri Hill (D, HD-012)
- Sheila Ruth (D, 44B)
- Emily Shetty (D, 18)
- Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
- Pam Guzzone (D, HD-013)
- Johnson, Steve (D, 34A)
- Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
- Lesley Lopez (D, HD-039)
- Ashanti Martinez (D, 22)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244
- : Passed Enrolled
- : Third Reading Passed (96-35)
- : House Concurs Senate Amendments
- : Third Reading Passed (32-10)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Floor Amendment {233727/1 (Senator McKay) Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments {943826/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- : Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (96-35) (April 11, 2026): 96 yea, 35 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (32-10) (April 10, 2026): 32 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (98-34) (March 18, 2026): 98 yea, 34 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1367?
- HB1367 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland.
- What does HB1367 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland FOR the purpose of establishing a Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care to envision and make recommendations regarding establishing a comprehensive health care system in the State; and generally relating to the Commission on Re-Imagining Health Care in Maryland.
- What is the status of HB1367?
- Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1367?
- Bonnie Cullison (D, 19), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1367?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1367?ys=2026RS
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