2026 Regular Session
HB772
Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, rather than the Behavioral Health Administration and the Medical Care Programs Administration, to conduct a certain rate-setting study by June 30, 2028; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization in the Maryland Health Care Commission to develop transparent, cost-based reimbursement methodologies for certified community behavioral health clinics, outpatient mental health centers, and independent outpatient providers; etc.
Legislative progress
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Recorded floor votes
3 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
March 21, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
111 yea–13 nay · 9 not voting · 8 absent
April 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
42 yea–0 nay · 2 not voting · 3 absent
April 9, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
122 yea–7 nay · 7 not voting · 5 absent
Committee referrals
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 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219
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House Passed Enrolled View roll call
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House Third Reading Passed (122-7) View roll call
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House House Concurs Senate Amendments
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Senate Third Reading Passed (42-0) View roll call
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Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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Senate Favorable with Amendments {803426/1 Adopted
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Senate Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
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Senate Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Senate Referred Finance
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House Third Reading Passed (111-13) View roll call
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House Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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House Favorable with Amendments {243223/1 Adopted
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House Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
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House Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Health