HB 1470 — Maryland
Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey
Requiring, beginning in 2026, the Maryland Department of Health to conduct the in-State cost-of-dispensing survey at least every 3 years; and requiring the Department to report the results of the survey to the General Assembly by December 1 in each year the survey is required.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709 · May 26, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Health (House of Delegates); Finance (Senate)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Health
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Health
Mar 16, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Mar 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Finance
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Apr 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Passed Enrolled
Apr 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709
May 26, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Bonnie Cullison
House of Delegates vote — 133–0
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
133 yea · 0 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 42–0
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 20, 2026 · result: pass
42 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 131–2
On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) · Mar 25, 2026 · result: pass
131 yea · 2 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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