Maryland SB587: Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding

What the bill says

An act concerning Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding FOR the purpose of requiring, rather than authorizing, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill a certain appropriation to the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund; and generally relating to funding for the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 19-112 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding FOR the purpose of requiring, rather than authorizing, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill a certain appropriation to the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund; and generally relating to funding for the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 19-112 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 19-112. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Center" means a Patient Safety Center designated by the Commission. (3) "Fund" means the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund. (b) (1) On or before December 31, 2025, the Commission shall designate a Center for the State. (2) The Center designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall continue to act as the State-designated Center for the duration of the designation period, as determined by the Commission, if the Center continuously meets the standards and requirements established by the Commission. (c) The designated Center shall: (1) Develop, coordinate, and implement patient safety initiatives across the State; (2) Be a model for patient safety innovation and implementation in the State; Ch. 626 …

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Sponsors

• Guy Guzzone (D, 13) · primary sponsor
• Paul Corderman (R, SD-002)
• Shelly Hettleman (D, 11)
• Karen Young (D, 3)
• Cory McCray (D, SD-045)
• Jim Rosapepe (D, SD-021)
• Johnny Salling (R, SD-006)
• Craig Zucker (D, SD-014)

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 626
2. April 13, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 13, 2026: Third Reading Passed (109-14)
4. April 9, 2026: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. April 9, 2026: Favorable Report by Appropriations
6. March 26, 2026: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
7. March 11, 2026: Referred Appropriations
8. March 10, 2026: Third Reading Passed (42-0)
9. March 6, 2026: Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. March 6, 2026: Favorable with Amendments {893129/1 Adopted

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (109-14) (April 13, 2026): 109 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (42-0) (March 10, 2026): 42 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB587?

SB587 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding.

What does SB587 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding FOR the purpose of requiring, rather than authorizing, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill a certain appropriation to the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund; and generally relating to funding for the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 19-112 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

What is the status of SB587?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 626 (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB587?

Guy Guzzone (D, 13), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB587?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0587?ys=2026RS