SB 372

Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025

Sponsor: Pamela Beidle (District 32)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 481 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Repealing the limitation on the period during which the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations are required to provide reimbursement for certain health care services provided through telehealth on a certain basis and at a certain rate; altering the circumstances under which health care practitioners are authorized to prescribe certain controlled dangerous substances for the treatment of pain through telehealth; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 93FavorableFWA 10Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Arikat, Loraine	1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East	Written (PDF)
FAV	Gutman, James	AARP Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Kilpatrick, Lancelobbyist	ACS-CAN	Written (PDF)
FAV	Sheppard, JD	APTA MD	Written (PDF)
FAV	Mann, Tom	ATA Action	Written (PDF)
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland Affiliate	Written (PDF)
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland Affiliate	Written (PDF)
FAV	Miicke, Sarahlobbyist	Baltimore Jewish Council	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rabbitt, Dan	Behavioral Health System Baltimore	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rabbitt, Dan	Behavioral Health System Baltimore	Written (PDF)
FAV	Shattuck, Daniellobbyist	Brocato & Shattuck	Written (PDF)
FAV	Amador, Ninfa	CASA	Written (PDF)
FAV	Martinez, Madelinlobbyist	Catholic Charities	Written (PDF)
FAV	Morris, Austinlobbyist	Children's National Hospital	Written (PDF)
FAV	Ellicott, Abbie	Coalition for LGBTQ+ Students	Written (PDF)
FAV	Graner, Nicolelobbyist	Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Bergan, Courtneylobbyist	Disability Rights Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Gallagher, Zoelobbyist	Economic Action Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Gallant, Judith	Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work	Written (PDF)
FAV	McDonough, Caitlinlobbyist	HJM	Written (PDF)
FAV	Clark, Ashleylobbyist	Harris Jones & Malone, LLC	Written (PDF)
FAV	Garcia, Laura	Health Care for the Homeless	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Shimoda, Peggy	Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Peters, Sarahlobbyist	Husch Blackwell Strategies	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kimball, Angela	Inseparable	Written (PDF)
FAV	Hughes, Helen	Johns Hopkins Medicine	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Miller Smith, Nora	League of Women Voters Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Fogle, Kristy	LifeBridge Health	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Lippens, Craig	MD Addiction Directors Council	Written (PDF)
FAV	Murphy, JD	MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)	Written (PDF)
FAV	Murphy, JD	MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)	Position only
FAV	Miicke, Sarahlobbyist	MSCAN	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants	Written (PDF)
FAV	Wireman, Kim	Maryland Addiction Directors Council	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Association of School Health Nurses	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kelter, Chris	Maryland Centers for Independent Living	Position only
FAV	Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist	Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)	Position only
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Community Health System	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Community Health System	Written (PDF)
FAV	Lynch, Meghan	Maryland Department of Health	Written (PDF)
FAV	Zogby, Liz	Maryland Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition	Written (PDF)
FAV	Sharp, David	Maryland Health Care Commission	Written (PDF)
FAV	Whitaker, Jakelobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Whitaker, Jakelobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Plante, Cecilia	Maryland Legislative Coalition	Position only
FAV	Plante, Cecilia	Maryland Legislative Coalition	Position only
FAV	Bogdan, Henrylobbyist	Maryland Nonprofits	Position only
FAV	Dickerson, Taylor	Maryland Psychological Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Savage Jr, R. Patrick	Maryland Psychological Association	Oral
FAV	Routson, Kimberlylobbyist	MedStar Health	Written (PDF)
FAV	Martin, Dan	Mental Health Association of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Moveable Feast	Written (PDF)
FAV	Proctor, Karessa	NASW Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Proctor, Karessa	NASW Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosen-Cohen, Nancy	NCADD-Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosen-Cohen, Nancy	NCADD-Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Wireman, Kim	Powell Recovery Center, Inc.	Written (PDF)
FAV	Woolard, Ashley	Public Justice Center	Written (PDF)
FAV	Woolard, Ashley	Public Justice Center	Written (PDF)
FAV	Paddy, Michaellobbyist	Public Policy Partners	Written (PDF)

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Organizations on record

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers EastFAV 1

AARP MarylandFAV 1

ACS-CANFAV 1

American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland AffiliateFAV 2

APTA MDFAV 1

ATA ActionFAV 1FWA 1

Baltimore Jewish CouncilFAV 1

Behavioral Health System BaltimoreFAV 2

Brocato & ShattuckFAV 1

CareFirst BlueCross BlueSheildFWA 1

CASAFAV 1

Catholic CharitiesFAV 1

Children's National HospitalFAV 1

Coalition for LGBTQ+ StudentsFAV 1

Community Behavioral Health Association of MarylandFAV 1

Disability Rights MarylandFAV 1

Economic Action MarylandFAV 1

Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social WorkFAV 1

Harris Jones & Malone, LLCFAV 1

Health Care for the HomelessFAV 1

HJMFAV 1

Hospice & Palliative Care Network of MarylandFAV 1

Husch Blackwell StrategiesFAV 1

InseparableFAV 1

Johns Hopkins MedicineFAV 1FWA 1

Kaiser PermanenteFWA 1

League of Women Voters MarylandFAV 1

LifeBridge HealthFAV 1FWA 1

Maryland Academy of Physician AssistantsFAV 1

Maryland Addiction Directors CouncilFAV 1

Maryland Association of School Health NursesFAV 1

Maryland Centers for Independent LivingFAV 1

Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)FAV 1

Maryland Community Health SystemFAV 2

Maryland Department of HealthFAV 1

Maryland Down Syndrome Advocacy CoalitionFAV 1

Maryland Health Care CommissionFAV 1

Maryland Hospital AssociationFAV 2

Maryland Legislative CoalitionFAV 2

Maryland NonprofitsFAV 1

Maryland Psychological AssociationFAV 2

Maryland Right to LifeUNF 2

MD Addiction Directors CouncilFAV 1

MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)FAV 2

MedStar HealthFAV 1

Mental Health Association of MarylandFAV 1

Moveable FeastFAV 1

MSCANFAV 1

NASW MarylandFAV 2

NCADD-MarylandFAV 2

OAGFWA 1

Powell Recovery Center, Inc.FAV 1

Public Justice CenterFAV 2

Public Policy PartnersFAV 1

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.FAV 1

Rural Maryland CouncilFAV 1

Sheppard PrattFAV 1

Social Work Advocates for Social ChangeFAV 2

The Coordinating CenterFAV 1

The Horizon FoundationFAV 2

The League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandFWA 1

The Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM)FAV 1

Towing & Recovery Professionals of MarylandFAV 2

University of Maryland Law SchoolFAV 1

University of Maryland Medical SystemFAV 1FWA 1

University of Maryland School of Social WorkFAV 1

Venus CounselingFAV 1

YearFWA 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVKilpatrick, LanceACS-CANRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

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…

FAVMiicke, SarahBaltimore Jewish CouncilRegistered for: Baltimore Jewish Council

FAVShattuck, DanielBrocato & ShattuckRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…

FAVMartinez, MadelinCatholic CharitiesRegistered for: Catholic Charities

FAVMorris, AustinChildren's National HospitalRegistered for: Children's National Hospital; Children's National Health System

FAVGraner, NicoleCommunity Behavioral Health Association of MarylandRegistered for: Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland

FAVBergan, CourtneyDisability Rights MarylandRegistered for: Disability Rights Maryland

FAVGallagher, ZoeEconomic Action MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland

FAVMcDonough, CaitlinHJMRegistered for: AbbVie Inc.; Aligned Data Centers; American Academy of Anesthesiology Assistants, Inc.; Associated Builders & Contractors; Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland (AIMM); Baltimore Gas and Electric Company…

FAVClark, AshleyHarris Jones & Malone, LLCRegistered for: Beltway Fine Wine; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company; Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee; Employ Prince George's, Inc.; Frederick Community College; Greater Baltimore Committee…

FAVPeters, SarahHusch Blackwell StrategiesRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…

FAVMiicke, SarahMSCANRegistered for: Baltimore Jewish Council

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 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.…

FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Community Health SystemRegistered 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

FAVRoutson, KimberlyMedStar HealthRegistered for: MedStar Health

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

FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…

FAVRosier, CollanPyramid Healthcare, Inc.Registered for: Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.

FAVCole, MolliRural Maryland CouncilRegistered for: Maryland Troopers Association; Older Adults Technology Services

FAVLang, DamianSheppard PrattRegistered for: Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

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

FAVMansfield, AndreaTowing & Recovery Professionals of MarylandRegistered for: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; Alterwood Health, Inc.; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.…

FAVCasper, AleksRegistered for: American Lung Association

FAVCrespo, VirginiaRegistered for: Maryland Retired School Personnel Association

FAVElliott, 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…

FAVSteinberg, DeborahRegistered for: Legal Action Center

FAVdurkin, margaretRegistered for: TechNet

FWARobinson, KimberlyCareFirst BlueCross BlueSheildRegistered for: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Cigna Corporate Services, LLC

FWATaylor, AllisonKaiser PermanenteRegistered for: Kaiser Permanente

FWAWitten, JenniferLifeBridge HealthRegistered for: Lifebridge Health, Inc.

FWACelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…

Journey

Jan 17First reading in the SenateAssigned to Finance
Feb 5Finance hearingWed, Feb 5, 2:00 PM
Feb 17Committee report: Favorable with Amendments
Feb 7Second reading (Senate): Passed with Amendments
Feb 9Third reading (Senate): Passed
Feb 21First reading in the HouseAssigned to Health and Government Operations
Mar 20Health and Government Operations hearing (House)Thu, Mar 20, 1:00 PM
Mar 28Committee report (House): Favorable with Amendments
Mar 13Second reading (House): Passed with Amendments
Mar 14Third reading (House): Passed with Amendments
Mar 14Concurred
Mar 14Enacted as Chapter 481Signing date is not in the MGA feed

Documents

Same bill, other years

2023 SB 534Enacted
2021 HB 123Enacted
2021 SB 3Enacted

Matched by title. Attempt 4 of this idea.