Behavioral Health Administration - Behavioral Health Program Relocation - Regulations
Sponsor: Thomas S. Hutchinson (District 37B)Committee: HealthSubject: Health Care Facilities and RegulationStatus: First Reading Finance (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Behavioral Health Administration to adopt regulations authorizing a behavioral health program to relocate to another site; and requiring the regulations to address an expedited approval process, the use of documentation previously submitted, providing authorization for temporary approvals for a relocation, and authorization to consider the program's regulatory record as a basis for expediting the process.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Anne Dorman, Beth | For All Seasons | Position only |
| FAV | Hutchinson, Tom | House of Delegates | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Riccio, Jeannie | R&R Solutions, LLC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Hutchinson, Delegate Hutchinsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Graner, Nicolelobbyist | Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…
INFOGraner, NicoleCommunity Behavioral Health Association of MarylandRegistered for: Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland