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HB 616 — Maryland

Health Services Cost Review Commission – Health Facilities – Jurisdiction and Rate Setting

Altering the jurisdiction of the Health Services Cost Review Commission; and requiring the Commission, in carrying out certain responsibilities relating to evaluating facility resources to meet certain financial requirements and reviewing costs and rates of hospital services, to take into account all costs incurred or expenditures made by a health facility in connection with the operation of the facility.

Latest action: First Reading Health · Jan 30, 2026

In committeeEmergency BillsEvaluations and ReviewsHealthHealth Care FacilitiesHealth Care Facilities and RegulationHealth OccupationsHealth Services Cost Review CommissionHospitalsJurisdictionPhysiciansPricesRevenue and TaxesWork, Labor, and Employment

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)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Health

    Jan 30, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Bonnie Cullison

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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