Legislation - SB0798

Title: Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation
Sponsored by: Senator Lam
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
Analysis

Synopsis

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.

Committees

Original:: Finance; Budget and Taxation

Details

Cross-filed with: HB1264

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation
			Text - First - Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation
Senate	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)

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