Maryland Commission on Women's Health Advancement - Establishment
Sponsor: Deni Taveras (District 47B)Committee: HealthSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Commission on Women's Health Advancement to study the feasibility of establishing a State women's hospital in Southern Maryland and a statewide clinical network to advance women's health; requiring the Commission by January 1, 2027, to submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an initial action plan, including a timeline, milestones, and specific research objectives; etc.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Dana | Maryland Women’s Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lyons, Michelle | National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Southern Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Taveras, Delegate Taveraslegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jacobs, Douglas | Maryland Health Care Commission | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborah | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |