HB 718

Enacted

Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission - Established

Sponsor: Samuel I. Rosenberg (District 41)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission to monitor and assess the impact of potential and actual federal changes to specified health care programs and to provide recommendations for State and local action to protect the access of residents of the State to affordable health coverage; and requiring the Commission to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any legislative proposals, to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31 each year.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 29FavorableFWA 14Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Sheppard, JD	APTA MD	Position only
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland Affiliate	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosenberg, Samuel	House of Delegates	Written (PDF)
FAV	Miller Smith, Nora	League of Women Voters Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Miller Smith, Nora	League of Women Voters Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Assembly on School-Based Health Care	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Association of School Health Nurses	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kelter, Chris	Maryland Centers for Independent Living	Position only
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Dental Action Coalition	Written (PDF)
FAV	Lynch, Meghan	Maryland Department of Health	Written (PDF)
FAV	Whitaker, Jakelobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Grant, Marie	Maryland Insurance Administration	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Grant, Marie	Maryland Insurance Administration	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Orbe, Jr., Carlos	Maryland Latinos Unidos	Written (PDF)
FAV	Fair, Kris	Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus	Written (PDF)
FAV	Bogdan, Henrylobbyist	Maryland Nonprofits	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Occupational Therapy Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosen-Cohen, Nancy	NCADD-Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Williams, Irnise	OAG	Written (PDF)
FAV	Williams, Irnise	OAG	Written (PDF)
FAV	DeMarco, Vincentlobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Delegate Rosenberg, Delegate Rosenberglegislator	Individual	Oral
FAV	Delegate Rosenberg, Delegate Rosenberglegislator	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Kabara, Ilona	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kauffman, Dannalobbyist	Individual	Position only
FAV	Kauffman, Dannalobbyist	Individual	Oral
FAV	Klapper, Stephanielobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Krone, Christinelobbyist	Individual	Position only
UNF	Wieland, Tom	Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md.	Position only
FWA	Schreiber, Julia	MD Department of Aging	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Anderson, Karrington	Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)	Written (PDF)
FWA	Anderson, Karrington	Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Ciekot, Annlobbyist	Public Policy Partners	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Hoffman, Charlotte	Trans Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	(MD), State of Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	(MD), State of Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Jasen, Debi	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Krone, Christinelobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Lininger, Brettlobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Lininger, Brettlobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	State of, Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	State of, Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVElliott, RobynAmerican College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland AffiliateRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Academy of Physician AssistantsRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Assembly on School-Based Health CareRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Association of School Health NursesRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Dental Action CoalitionRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVWhitaker, JakeMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association

FAVBogdan, HenryMaryland NonprofitsRegistered for: Maryland Nonprofits

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Occupational Therapy AssociationRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVDeMarco, VincentRegistered for: Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc.; Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative Education Fund

FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…

FAVKlapper, StephanieRegistered for: Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc.

FAVKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…

FWACiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…

FWAElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…

FWAKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…

FWALininger, BrettRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC…

HB 718

What this bill does

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Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified