Legislation - HB0273

Title: Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates
Sponsored by: Chair, Health Committee (By Request - Departmental - Maryland Insurance Administration)
Status: In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering the effective dates of enrollment in a Small Business Health Options (SHOP) Exchange plan for individuals who enroll during certain special enrollment periods.

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Original:: Health

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0014

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 9/16/2025 Legislative Date 9/16/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/20/2026 Legislative Date 1/20/2026 Action Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	9/16/2025	9/16/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Health
			Text - First - Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates
House	1/20/2026	1/20/2026	Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.

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