Public Health - Universal Health Care Program - Study and Commission
Sponsor: Sheila Ruth (District 44B)Committee: HealthSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a universal health care program through a single-payer system in the State; and establishing the Advisory Commission on Universal Health Care to assist the Institute in the development of final findings and recommendations based on a certain study.
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Testimony (31)
MGA witness listFAV 23FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 6UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Carrington, Darrell | Carrington & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, JD | MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Position only |
| FAV | Browning, Jeremy | Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fischman, Edward | Our Revolution Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Olson, Alankrita | Physicians for a National Health Program | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phelps Jr, Ken | The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Awadalla, Sirein | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Berger, Zackary | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Corcoran, Jackson | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ruth, Delegate Ruthlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delph, Yvette | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gordon, Ann | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Latino Caucus, Maryland Legislative | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McCoy, Niesha | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, Ashland | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Santome, Michael | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snee, Patty | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Spillane, John | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ticknor, Donna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Walsh, Michaellobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Position only |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborah | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Yeung, Estelle | Maryland Rural Health Association | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Jacobs, Douglas | Maryland Health Care Commission | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
YearFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVWalsh, MichaelRegistered for: Ameresco; Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC; AthLife Foundation, The; Backpack; Capitol Strategies LLC; Children's Guild, The…
UNFCelentano, 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…