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SB 778

EnactedCrossfile HB 1426
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Clinical Research Pharmacies and Clinical Trials - Permits and Ownership

Sponsor: Brian J. Feldman (District 15)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 206 (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 provisions of law to own or have an ownership interest in a clinical research pharmacy; etc.

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Testimony (18)

MGA witness list
FAV 12FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVFeldman, Brian J.MGAWritten (PDF)
FAVAllen, HannahlobbyistMaryland Chamber of CommerceWritten (PDF)
FAVAllen, HannahlobbyistMaryland Chamber of CommerceWritten (PDF)
FAVSchulz, KellyMaryland Tech CouncilOral
FAVZirkle, AndrewlobbyistMaryland Tech CouncilOral
FAVZirkle, AndrewlobbyistMaryland Tech CouncilOral
FAVFreeman, AlanUncommon Cures, Inc.Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVFreeman, AlanUncommon Cures, Inc.Oral
FAVMauer, WilliamIndividualPosition only
FAVSenator Feldman, Senator FeldmanlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Feldman, Senator FeldmanlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVVetter, DrewIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNF(MD), State of MarylandIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFTibbals, TrudyIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
FWAState of, MarylandIndividualWritten (PDF)
INFOLynch, MeghanMaryland Department of HealthWritten (PDF)
INFO(MD), State of MarylandIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVAllen, HannahMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce
FAVAllen, HannahMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce
FAVZirkle, AndrewMaryland Tech CouncilRegistered for: Technology Council of Maryland, Inc.
FAVZirkle, AndrewMaryland Tech CouncilRegistered for: Technology Council of Maryland, Inc.