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SB0663

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Nursing Homes - Direct Care Wages and Benefits and Cost Reports
Sponsored by
Senators Kramer, Lam, and A. Washington
Status
In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Requiring a nursing home to expend at least 75% of its total nursing and residential care revenue for direct care wages and benefits; and requiring nursing homes by September 1 each year, beginning in 2027, to submit a cost report with documentation of wage disbursement and other appropriate information to the Maryland Department of Health.
Committees
Original:
Finance
Details
Cross-filed with: HB1414
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
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Nursing Homes - Direct Care Wages and Benefits and Cost Reports
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/12/2026
Legislative Date
2/12/2026
Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 2/06/2026 2/06/2026 First Reading Finance
Text - First - Nursing Homes - Direct Care Wages and Benefits and Cost Reports
Senate 2/12/2026 2/12/2026 Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 2/13/2026 6:03 AM
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