Clinical Research Pharmacies and Clinical Trials - Permits and Ownership
Sponsor: Jared Solomon (District 18)Committee: HealthSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: First Reading Senate Rules (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a clinical research pharmacy permit; authorizing the State Board of Pharmacy to issue a clinical research pharmacy permit; authorizing a health care provider to hold an ownership interest in a clinical research pharmacy under certain circumstances; prohibiting an individual from being required to obtain a license, certification, or authorization to practice under certain provision of law to own or have an ownership interest in a clinical research pharmacy; etc.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rusinko, Kris | MARYLAND BOARD OF PHARMACY | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Hannahlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schulz, Kelly | Maryland Tech Council | Oral |
| FAV | Zirkle, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Tech Council | Oral |
| FAV | Freeman, Alan | Uncommon Cures, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Solomon, Delegate Solomonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |