2026 Regular Session
HB1264
Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation
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.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
February 12, 2026 · House
Health
Instrument history
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This is the complete recorded action history in the current source package. Highlighted entries are marked as significant by the source. A roll-call link appears only when a vote-like action has one unambiguous same-day chamber vote.
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House Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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House Hearing canceled
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House Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Health