Delegate Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk
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- Prince George's and Anne Arundel
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Health and Government Operations Committee (Chair)
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee (Chair)
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241 Taylor House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
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Phone: 410-841-3502
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3502
Fax 410-841-3342
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241 Taylor House Office Building
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P.O. Box 1251
College Park, MD 20741 -
Phone 410-841-3502
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joseline.pena.melnyk@house.state.md.us
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0436 /CH0452 (SB0707/CH0453) | Vehicle Laws - Medical Exemption for Enhanced Tinted Windows - Time Limitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 452 |
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| HB0776 /CH0676 (SB0423/CH0675) | Maryland Medical Practice Act and Maryland Physician Assistants Act - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 676 |
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| HB0783 /CH0478 (SB0458) | Health Occupations - Implicit Bias and Structural Racism Training | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 478 |
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| HB0825 /CH0291 (SB0041/CH0292) | Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board - Membership - Alteration | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 291 |
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| HB0845 (SB0083) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0848 /CH0669 (SB0474/CH0670) | Health Insurance - Adverse Decisions - Notices, Reporting, and Examinations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669 |
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| HB0869 /CH0482 (SB0372/CH0481) | Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025 | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 |
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| HB0927 | General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Impact of Reduction in Health and Community Support Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| HB0939 /CH0294 (SB0674/CH0293) | Maryland Commission for Women - Maryland Collaborative to Advance Implementation of Coverage of Over-the-Counter Birth Control | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 294 |
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| HB0962 /CH0479 (SB0696/CH0480) | Public Health - Pediatric Hospital Overstay Patients and Workgroup on Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Overstays | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 479 |
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| HB0995 /CH0672 (SB0776/CH0671) | Workgroup to Study the Rise in Adverse Decisions in the State Health Care System - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 672 |
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| HB1045 /CH0469 (SB0940) | Health Insurance, Family Planning Services, and Confidentiality of Medical Records - Consumer Protections - Updates | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 469 |
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| HB1082 /CH0468 | Health Insurance - Individual Market Stabilization - Establishment of the State-Based Health Insurance Subsidies Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 468 |
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| HB1084 (SB0942) | Correctional Services – Medication–Assisted Treatment Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1322 /CH0451 (SB1028/CH0450) | Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels (Matthew's Law) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451 |
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| HB1376 | Maryland Department of Health - Provision of Health Care Services - Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1380 /CH0709 (SB0676/CH0708) | Health Care Facilities - Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers - Perinatal Care Standards | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709 |
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| HB0011 /CH0660 (SB0902/CH0661) | Health Insurance - Access to Nonparticipating Providers - Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 660 |
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| HB0032 /CH0115 (SB0043/CH0116) | Maryland Department of Health - Forensic Review Board - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 115 |
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| HB0055 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0056 (SB0177) | Procurement - State Department of Education - Local Food Purchasing Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0076 (SB0396/CH0573) | Public Safety Officer - Performance of Duties - Death Benefits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation and Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0187 (SB0170) | Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0211 (SB0166) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0232 (SB0346) | Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0233 (SB0576) | Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0265 /CH0356 (SB0456/CH0357) | Dental Services - Qualification for Maryland Dent-Care Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 356 |
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| HB0268 /CH0693 (SB0981/CH0694) | Hospitals - Financial Assistance and Collection of Debts - Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 693 |
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| HB0297 /CH0721 (SB0005/CH0722) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - State-Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program - Sunset Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 721 |
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| HB0300 /CH0162 (SB0127/CH0163) | State Government - Grants and Contracts - Reimbursement of Indirect Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162 |
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| HB0304 | State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0321 (SB0303) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers – Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0325 /CH0328 (SB0451/CH0327) | Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 328 |
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| HB0331 /CH0664 (SB0296/CH0665) | Public Information Act - Public Access Ombudsman - Delegation of Powers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 664 |
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| HB0333 (SB0691) | Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0334 /CH0719 (SB0156/CH0720) | Workgroup on Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Services - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 719 |
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| HB0337 /CH0403 (SB0595) | State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403 |
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| HB0339 | Real Property - Residential Rental Apartments - Air-Conditioning Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0345 /CH0009 (SB0174/CH0010) | Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 9 |
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| HB0367 /CH0731 (SB0072/CH0732) | Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 731 |
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| HB0384 (SB0157) | Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0385 | Consumer Protection - Automatic Tip Prompt Screen - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0386 (SB0345) | Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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| HB0387 | Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0406 /CH0739 | State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Appointment of Hearing Aid Dispenser Members | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739 |
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| HB0424 /CH0611 (SB0357/CH0610) | Prescription Drug Affordability Board - Authority and Stakeholder Council Membership (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All Marylanders Now Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 611 |
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| HB0428 /CH0498 (SB0349/CH0497) | Medical Debt - Complaints for Money Judgment and Real Property Liens | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498 |
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| HB0429 (SB0376/CH0680) | Health Facilities - Augmentation of Survey Staff - Nursing Homes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0443 /CH0713 | Baby Food Labeling - Statement Regarding Toxic Heavy Metal Testing - Terminology | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 713 |
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| HB0448 /CH0254 (SB0275/CH0253) | Modernization of Military Laws Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 |
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| HB0450 /CH0560 | Maryland Transit Administration - Disability Reduced Fare Program - Renewal for Permanently Disabled Individuals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 560 |
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| HB0455 /CH0252 (SB0085/CH0251) | Braille Flag Memorial Act of 2025 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252 |
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| HB0456 | Civil Actions - Child Nonsexual Abuse and Neglect - Damages and Statute of Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0459 /CH0655 (SB0374/CH0656) | Counties - Cancer Screening for Professional Firefighters - Required Coverage (James "Jimmy" Malone Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 655 |
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| HB0464 | Special Education - Individualized Education Program Meetings - Secondary Transition Planning Materials | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0466 /CH0259 (SB0277/CH0260) | Health Equality for Service Members Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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| HB0468 | Petitions for Emergency Evaluation (Arnaud and Magruder Memorial Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| HB0488 (SB0714) | Public Schools - Discipline-Related Data - Collection and Publication | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0495 | Education - Antidiscrimination Policies - Policy and Notice Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0509 /CH0411 (SB0354/CH0412) | Maryland Inventory of Cemeteries and Burial Sites Workgroup - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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| HB0514 /CH0021 (SB0052/CH0022) | Health Occupations - State Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 21 |
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| HB0522 | Department of Juvenile Services - Rehabilitation Services - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0523 | County Boards of Education - Root Causes of Chronic Absenteeism and Expulsion - Investigation and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0527 /CH0494 | Maryland Transit Administration - Purple Line - Free Ridership and Promotional Materials and Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494 |
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| HB0535 /CH0410 (SB0963/CH0409) | Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410 |
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| HB0538 /CH0370 (SB0445/CH0371) | Department of Human Services - Federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Administration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 370 |
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| HB0541 /CH0315 (SB0365/CH0314) | Department of Commerce - Nonprofit Organizations Navigator - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 315 |
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| HB0552 | Higher Education - Drug Detection Products - Distribution and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB0553 /CH0714 (SB0094/CH0715) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Maternal Health Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 714 |
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| HB0555 | Early Childhood Education - Child Care Scholarship Program - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0573 /CH0023 (SB0792/CH0024) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Expanded Function Dental Assistants - Education and Reinstatement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 23 |
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| HB0601 /CH0003 (SB1008/CH0004) | Economic Development - Small Business Guaranty Fund - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3 |
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| HB0606 (SB0441) | Real Property - New Home Sales - Entry of Final Sale Price in Multiple Listing Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0607 | Maryland Higher Education Commission - PAREA Grant Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0612 | Public Schools - Lifesaver Schools Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0613 | Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0630 (SB0368) | County Boards of Education - Student Cellular Phone Use Policy - Establishment (Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0635 (SB0292) | Motor Vehicles - Secondary Enforcement and Admissibility of Evidence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0661 (SB0750) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0662 | Procurement - Indefinite Quantity Contracts - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0666 /CH0684 (SB0060/CH0685) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 684 |
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| HB0672 /CH0345 (SB0486) | School Health and Wellness Personnel Assessment and Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 345 |
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| HB0681 /CH0578 (SB0015) | Child Support - Driver's License Suspension for Arrearages and Court Orders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 578 |
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| HB0686 (SB0553) | Victims and Witnesses - U Nonimmigrant Status - Certification of Victim Helpfulness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0699 /CH0270 (SB0491/CH0271) | General Provisions - Veterans Benefits - Honorable Discharge | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270 |
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| HB0707 /CH0440 (SB0618/CH0448) | Vehicle Laws - Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operator's Permits - Notation of Nonapparent Disability (Eric's ID Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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| HB0718 /CH0696 | Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696 |
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| HB0728 /CH0700 (SB0495/CH0701) | Opioid Restitution Fund - Authorized Uses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700 |
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| HB0729 /CH0698 (SB0594/CH0699) | Public Health - Use of Opioid Restitution Fund and Training Under the Overdose Response Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 698 |
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| HB0738 /CH0845 (SB0705/CH0846) | Department of Information Technology - Major Information Technology Development Projects - Oversight | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 845 |
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| HB0740 | Election Law - Campaign Materials - Disclosure of Use of Synthetic Media | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0745 /CH0755 | State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Behavior Analysts - Licensure Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 755 |
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| HB0757 /CH0639 (SB0849/CH0640) | Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 639 |
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| HB0765 /CH0750 | Hospitals - Medical Debt Collection - Sale of Patient Debt | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 750 |
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| HB0798 /CH0690 (SB0589/CH0691) | Opioid Restitution Fund - Interactive Dashboard | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 690 |
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| HB0804 | Multifamily Dwellings - Smoking Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0813 /CH0730 (SB0438) | Maryland Insurance Administration and Maryland Department of Health - Workgroup to Study Pharmacy Benefits Managers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 730 |
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| HB0819 /CH0737 (SB0653/CH0736) | Procurement - Employee Stock Ownership Plan Preference - Pilot | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 737 |
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| HB0820 /CH0747 | Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Use of Artificial Intelligence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 747 |
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| HB0830 (SB0476) | Health Insurance - Genetic Testing and Cancer Imaging - Required Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0838 /CH0645 (SB0854/CH0644) | Health Occupations - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 645 |
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| HB0850 /CH0717 (SB0003/CH0716) | Workgroup on the Creation of a Data Dashboard for Public Work Contracts and Apprentices - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 717 |
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| HB0853 /CH0096 | Postconviction Review - Procedure to Reduce Duration of Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 96 |
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| HB0859 /CH0679 (SB0611) | Access to Health Insurance for Child Care Professionals - Outreach | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679 |
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| HB0871 /CH0752 | Health Services Cost Review Commission - Community Benefits - Community Health Worker Workforce Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 752 |
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| HB0905 (SB0720) | Hospitals - Clinical Staffing Committees and Plans - Establishment (Safe Staffing Act of 2025) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Beidle) |
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| HB0912 | Institutions of Higher Education - Instructor Training - Accommodations for Students With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0930 /CH0435 (SB0848/CH0436) | Public Health Abortion Grant Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435 |
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| HB0933 /CH0733 (SB0679) | Nursing Homes - Cost Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 733 |
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| HB0936 /CH0744 | Health Insurance - Cancellation and Nonrenewal of Coverage - Required Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 744 |
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| HB0938 /CH0331 | Continuing Care Providers - Governing Bodies - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 331 |
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| HB0941 (SB1016) | University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0957 | State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0970 /CH0688 (SB0646/CH0689) | Health Insurance - Insulin - Prohibition on Step Therapy or Fail-First Protocols | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 688 |
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| HB0974 /CH0745 | Health Insurance - Preventive Services - High Deductible Health Plans and Enforcement Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 745 |
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| HB0991 /CH0620 (SB0829/CH0621) | State Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Extension and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620 |
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| HB0996 /CH0704 | Public Health - Phenibut Consumer Protection Act (JT Alvey Phenibut Consumer Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 704 |
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| HB1001 (SB0562) | State Designations - State Cocktail - Original Maryland Orange Crush | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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| HB1004 /CH0681 (SB0748/CH0682) | Public Health - Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias - Information on Prevalence and Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 681 |
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| HB1006 | Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1007 /CH0394 (SB0757) | Disability and Life Insurance - Medical Information (Genetic Testing Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 394 |
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| HB1014 (SB0859) | Fair Share for Maryland Act of 2025 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1027 /CH0017 (SB0775/CH0018) | Workgroup to Study Implementation of an Expanded 3-1-1 Nonemergency System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 17 |
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| HB1053 | Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| HB1066 /CH0763 | Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access - Workgroups | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 763 |
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| HB1069 /CH0396 | Life and Health Insurance Policies and Annuity and Health Maintenance Organization Contracts - Discretionary Clauses - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 396 |
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| HB1083 /CH0687 (SB0790/CH0686) | Behavioral Health Advisory Council and the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access - Plan to Implement Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 687 |
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| HB1086 /CH0683 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Anesthesia - Prohibiting Time Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 683 |
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| HB1087 /CH0706 (SB0921/CH0707) | Health Insurance - Step Therapy or Fail-First Protocols - Drugs to Treat Associated Conditions of Advanced Metastatic Cancer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 706 |
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| HB1097 (SB0929) | Workgroup on Mail-In Ballot Accessibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 11:00 a.m. |
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| HB1100 /CH0663 (SB0684/CH0662) | Public Health - Health Equity Dashboard | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 663 |
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| HB1127 | Public Schools - Water Safety - Instructional Content | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB1142 /CH0754 (SB0920) | Public Health - Maryland Interested Parties Advisory Group - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 754 |
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| HB1143 /CH0753 (SB0988) | Maryland Collaborative to Improve Children's Oral Health Through School-Based Programs - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 753 |
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| HB1146 /CH0659 (SB0900/CH0658) | Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System – Integration of 9–8–8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network and Outcome Evaluations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 659 |
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| HB1151 | Residential Real Property Sales – Appraisals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1198 (SB0632) | Correctional Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services - Female Incarcerated Individuals (The Monica Cooper Prerelease Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation |
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| HB1199 | Physicians - Licensing - Internationally Trained Physicians | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/07 at 11:30 a.m. |
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| HB1208 | Public Health - Prohibited Ingredients in Food | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1222 /CH0718 | Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement (Maryland Values Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 718 |
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| HB1239 | Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1243 /CH0729 (SB0975/CH0728) | Health Insurance - Coverage for Specialty Drugs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 729 |
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| HB1244 /CH0756 (SB1027) | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 756 |
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| HB1246 | Health Benefit Plans - Calculation of Cost-Sharing Contribution - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (47-0) |
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| HB1254 (SB0769) | Community Eligibility Provision Expansion Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1292 /CH0648 | Health Insurance - Provider Directory - Required Updates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 648 |
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| HB1301 /CH0612 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children’s Health Program, and Health Insurance – Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals – Prior Authorizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612 |
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| HB1314 | Health Care - Prior Authorizations - Prohibiting Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1315 /CH0738 | Vaccinations by Pharmacists and Health Insurance Coverage for Immunizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738 |
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| HB1328 (SB0926) | End-of-Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) and Hearing 3/03 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1351 /CH0746 | Health Insurance - Provider Panels - Credentialing for Behavioral Health Care Professionals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 746 |
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| HB1468 (SB0867/CH0218) | Cyber Maryland Program – Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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| HB1469 | Taxes - Sugary Beverage Distributor Tax (For Our Kids Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1473 /CH0434 | State Government - Equal Access to Public Services for Individuals With Limited English Proficiency and Individuals With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 434 |
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| HB1474 /CH0649 | State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Temporary Telehealth Licenses - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 649 |
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| HB1478 /CH0748 | Public Health - Report on Establishing a Directory of Home Health Care Providers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 748 |
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| HB1480 | Child Advocacy Centers - Continuity of Care Standards for Health Care Professionals and Reports of Violations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1481 /CH0393 | Disability Services - Adapted Vehicle Access Pilot Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 393 |
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| HB1499 (SB0403) | State Procurement - Construction and Services - Contract Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1544 | Public Safety - Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal and Key Bridge Collapse Victims Memorial Tribute | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1545 | Board of Public Works - Comptroller - Delinquent Federal Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations |
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| HB1546 | Board of Public Works - Central Collection Unit - Delinquent Federal Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations |
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| HB1555 | Funeral Establishments, Crematories, and Reduction Facilities - Oversight (Ensuring Dignity and Accountability in Crematory and Funeral Home Operations Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0500 /CH0601 (SB0426) | Procurement Reform Act of 2025 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 601 |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | House Initiative | Senate Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| American Legion Post No. 60 | Introduced in House |
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Prince George's | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | |||
| Sheppard Pratt - Residential Program Homes | Introduced in House |
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Prince George's | $300,000 | $0 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2022 Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (Member 2007, Vice Chair 2019-2022)
- 2022 Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2019 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2019 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
- 2015 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus (Chair 2017, Secretary, 2017-2018, Vice Chair, 2019-2024)
- 2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
- 2007- Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2016 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2024 Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus, Associate Member
- Past House Service
- Chair, Public Health & Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operation Committee, 2015-2022; House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup (Chair, Health Determinants Subcommittee), 2021-2023; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020; Opioid Workgroup, 2018; Chair, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Workgroup, 2018; House Chair, Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission, 2017-2023; Punitive Damages Workgroup, 2016-2017; Government Operations & Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2014-2017; Government Operations and Estates and Trusts Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2017-2019; Government Operations and Health Facilities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2020-2021; Joint Oversight Committee on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, 2014-2017; Public Safety and Policing Workgroup, 2015-2016; House Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2011-2014; Public Health and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2014; Regional Revitalization Work Group, 2015-2019; Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders, 2015-2021.
- Public Service
- Maryland State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 2019-; Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, 2015-2022; Governor's Commission to Reform Maryland's Pretrial System, 2014; Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council, 2013-2016; Chair, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2011-2012; Governor's Wellmobile Program Advisory Board, 2011-; Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health, Education, and Social Services by State Agencies (House Co-Chair 2009-2010), 2009-2012; Vice Chair, County Affairs Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008-2010; Task Force on the Preservation of Heritage Language Skills in Maryland, 2008-2009; Task Force on Health Care Access and Reimbursement, 2007-2008; Vice Chair, Law Enforcement and State Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2007-2008; City Council, College Park, representing District 4, 2003-2006; Former Member, Recreation Board, College Park.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-; Maryland Military Installation Caucus, 2017-; Co-Chair, Latino Leadership Council, Maryland Democratic Party, 2010-; Eastern Region Board of Directors, Women in Government; North College Park Civic Association; West College Park Civic Association; College Park Rotary Club.
- Awards
- Power 30 Health Care, The Daily Record, 2023, 2021; Maryland's Top 100 Women, The Daily Record, 2021, 2018, 2015; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2017; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2009-2011, 2007; Municipal Super Star, Maryland Municipal League, 2008.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Dominican Republic, June 27, 1966; John F. Kennedy High School, Bronx, New York; Buffalo State College, B.A., Criminal Justice, 1987; University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., 1991; Attorney, Defender Association of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1991-92; Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, U.S. Department of Justice, 1997-99; Married; three children.
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