Legislation
Delegate Harry Bhandari

- District
- 8
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Health and Government Operations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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303 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3526 | 301-858-3526
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3526
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303 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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7701 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236 - Phone 410-841-3526 | 301-858-3526
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7701 Belair Road
- Contact
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harry.bhandari@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0028 /CH0319 (SB0062/CH0320) | Pharmacists - Nicotine Replacement Therapy Medication | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319 |
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HB0484 (SB0470) | General Provisions – Commemorative Days – Dashain Day | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0534 /CH0669 (SB0244/CH0670) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 669 |
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HB1219 /CH0371 | Pharmacists - Status as Health Care Providers and Study on Reimbursement | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 371 |
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HB1238 | Places of Public Accommodation - Motion Picture Houses - Captioning | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1327 /CH0211 | Education - Home and Hospital Teaching Program for Students - Report | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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HB1344 | Workgroup to Study Extreme Risk Protective Orders (Sagar Ghimire Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0006 /CH0302 (SB0150/CH0303) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Coverage for Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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HB0044 (SB0295/CH0668) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Emergency Service Transporters – Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0049 /CH0262 (SB0380/CH0263) | Public Health – Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program – Nurse Practitioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 262 |
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HB0080 (SB0028/CH0738) | Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver - Participation and Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0166 /CH0398 (SB0027/CH0397) | Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 398 |
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HB0167 /CH0423 | Commission to Establish a Maryland Women Veterans Memorial | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 |
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HB0178 /CH0406 | Public Health – Cottage Food Businesses – Annual Revenues | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 406 |
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HB0227 /CH0064 | State Government - Legal and Employee Holiday - Juneteenth National Independence Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 64 |
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HB0245 (SB0331/CH0144) | Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims - Alterations and Repeal of Sunset | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0247 /CH0680 | Insurance - Medicare Supplement Policies - Open Enrollment Period Following Birthday | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 680 |
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HB0279 /CH0072 (SB0654/CH0073) | Veterans Affairs - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program - Veterans Advocacy and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72 |
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HB0293 /CH0145 (SB0241/CH0146) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145 |
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HB0325 /CH0158 (SB0250/CH0157) | State Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158 |
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HB0373 /CH0721 | State Postmortem Examiners Commission - Minimum Staffing Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 721 |
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HB0375 (SB0269/CH0346) | Open Meetings Act - Application and Enhanced Requirements (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0430 (SB0511) | Human Services - Secretary of Aging - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Zucker) |
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HB0494 (SB0127) | Public Safety - Police Athletic League Grant Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0578 /CH0083 (SB0323/CH0082) | Public Health - Medications to Treat an Opioid Use Disorder - Preferred and Nonpreferred Medications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 83 |
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HB0588 /CH0725 | Community Action Agencies - Provision of Feminine Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 725 |
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HB0609 /CH0053 (SB0548) | Local Health Officers - Removal - Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 53 |
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HB0665 (SB0576) | Public Schools - Air Quality | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0669 /CH0682 (SB0503) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Doula Services – Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 682 |
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HB0684 /CH0691 (SB0659) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Inpatient Care - Admissions Restrictions (Psychiatric Hospital Admissions Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 691 |
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HB0694 /CH0683 (SB0944) | Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 683 |
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HB0716 /CH0615 (SB0367) | Patuxent River Commission - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 615 |
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HB0727 (SB0541/CH0039) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0767 | Emergency Procurement - Contracts - Term Length and Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0821 (SB0518/CH0403) | Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0911 | Health Occupations - Psychologists - Licensure Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0912 /CH0271 (SB0707/CH0272) | Health Insurance – Provider Panels – Coverage for Nonparticipation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271 |
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HB0968 /CH0364 (SB0714) | Health Occupations – Dental Assistants – Certification and Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364 |
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HB0970 /CH0684 (SB0787) | Managed Care Organizations and Health Insurance Carriers - Prior Authorization for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 684 |
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HB0972 /CH0727 (SB0804/CH0728) | Continuing Care at Home - Certificate of Need - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 727 |
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HB0975 (SB0696/CH0314) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB1020 /CH0736 (SB0868/CH0737) | Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services (Self-Direction Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 736 |
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HB1034 /CH0689 (SB0720/CH0690) | State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators - Renaming, Licensure of Assisted Living Managers, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 689 |
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HB1051 (SB0527/CH0437) | Elderly Individuals - Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1073 /CH0311 (SB0824/CH0312) | Health - Accessibility of Electronic Advance Care Planning Documents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311 |
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HB1078 /CH0511 (SB0788/CH0512) | Cannabis - Regulation - Delta-8- and Delta-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 511 |
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HB1148 /CH0297 (SB0834/CH0298) | Health Insurance - Two-Sided Incentive Arrangements and Capitated Payments - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 297 |
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HB1188 /CH0279 | Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 279 |
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HB1202 (SB0754/CH0241) | Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1205 /CH0243 (SB0811) | State Government – Information Technology and Cybersecurity–Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243 |
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HB1208 /CH0675 | Health Occupations - Health Care Workforce Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 675 |
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HB1346 (SB0812/CH0242) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1370 /CH0274 | Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund - Annual Funding and Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 274 |
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HB1381 | Environment - Fire-Fighting Training - Oriented Strand Board - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1389 (SB0700/CH0519) | Maryland Department of Health - Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings Public Awareness Campaign Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1397 /CH0405 (SB0353) | Health Insurance - Prescription Insulin Drugs - Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 405 |
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HB1412 (SB0740/CH0340) | Public Health - Parkinson's Disease Registry Advisory Committee - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB1453 (SB0344) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1482 (SB1005/CH0343) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002) | Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association | Introduced | Baltimore | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Hamiltowne Park | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
Harford Park Community Center | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |||
Holt Park Improvement and Renovations | Introduced | Baltimore | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | ||||
Nepali American Cultural Center of Baltimore | Introduced in House |
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Baltimore | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | |||
Parkville High School Bleachers and Press Box | Introduced | Baltimore | $750,000 | $250,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | $750,000 | ||
Perry Hall High School | Introduced | Baltimore | $1,000,000 | $0 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2019 Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2019 Health Occupations and Long-Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2021 1st Vice Chair Maryland Legislative Asian-American and Pacific-Islander Caucus, Inc. (Member, 2019, Treasurer, 2019, Chair, Outreach Committee, 2020 Secretary )
- Public Service
- Member, Baltimore County Government's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee; Founder, Nepali for HIllary, 2016.
- Memberships
- Linover Community Association; Young Democrats of America, Minority Caucus.
- Awards
- Baltimore County Asian American Award, 2017.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Nepal, October 1, 1977; The Johns Hopkins University, Educational Leadership and Administration; UMBC, pursuing a PhD in Language, Literary, and Culture; English teacher, author, principal and lecturer in Kathmandu, Nepal; Teacher, Baltimore City Schools; Adjunct Faculty, Baltimore City Community College; Married; two children.
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