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SB 790

EnactedCrossfile HB 1083
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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

Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (District 47)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 686 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Behavioral Health Advisory Council and the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access, through its workgroup on youth behavioral health, individuals with developmental disabilities, and individuals with complex behavioral health needs, to provide recommendations to implement Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment requirements; requiring the workgroup to create a plan to implement the recommendations in a certain Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services State Health Official letter; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 28FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVMorris, AustinlobbyistChildren's National HospitalWritten (PDF)
FAVConnors, KayDivision of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of MedicineWritten (PDF)
FAVClark, AshleylobbyistHarris Jones & Malone, LLCWritten (PDF)
FAVHarrison, JoyceInfant Mental Health Association of Maryland and DCOral + Written (PDF)
FAVKimball, AngelaInseparableWritten (PDF)
FAVKimball, AngelaInseparableWritten (PDF)
FAVMurphy, JDMD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)Position only
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Academy of Physician AssistantsWritten (PDF)
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Assembly on School-Based Health CareWritten (PDF)
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Association of School Health NursesWritten (PDF)
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Association of School Health NursesWritten (PDF)
FAVArias, DianelobbyistMaryland Catholic ConferenceWritten (PDF)
FAVArias, DianelobbyistMaryland Catholic ConferenceWritten (PDF)
FAVKelter, ChrisMaryland Centers for Independent LivingPosition only
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Community Health SystemWritten (PDF)
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Community Health SystemWritten (PDF)
FAVNavabi, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Occupational Therapy AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVGeddes, AnnlobbyistMental Health Association of MarylandOral + Written (PDF)
FAVSerkin, CeliaMontgomery County Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Inc.Written (PDF)
FAVRosen-Cohen, NancyNCADD-MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVRosen-Cohen, NancyNCADD-MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVCiekot, AnnlobbyistPublic Policy PartnersOral
FAVGirard, AntoniaUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreOral
FAVAugustine, MalcolmIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVHessler, ThereselobbyistIndividualPosition only
FAVMorrow, BethIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Augustine, Senator AugustinelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Augustine, Senator AugustinelegislatorIndividualOral
FWALynch, MeghanMaryland Department of HealthWritten (PDF)
FWALynch, MeghanMaryland Department of HealthWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMorris, AustinChildren's National HospitalRegistered for: Children's National Hospital; Children's National Health System
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
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 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.
FAVArias, DianeMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference
FAVArias, DianeMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference
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.
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.
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.
FAVGeddes, AnnMental Health Association of MarylandRegistered for: Mental Health Association of Maryland; Maryland Coalition of Families
FAVCiekot, 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
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift