Registered lobbyist
Austin Morris
Children's National Hospital · 888-884-2327 · on file 2023 to 2026
Clients on file
2
1 in Nov 2025 - Oct 2026
Reported compensation
$250,000
all years on file
Bills testified on
52
50 for · 3 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
64%
34 of 53 decided bills
Who they are and whom they represent
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Testimony on record
2026 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 280 Health Insurance - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - Codification of Federal Requirements | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 423 Prince George's County - Public High Schools - Drug Detection Products PG 501-26 | FWAPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 637 Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health Insurance Coverage (The Vax Act) | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 808 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWAPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| HB 1181 Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 284 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | FWAPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 385 Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health Insurance Coverage (The Vax Act) | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 490 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWAPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| SB 774 Health Insurance - Plan Benefits and Coverage - Annual Reporting (Transparency, Reporting, Understanding, Timeliness, and Honesty (TRUTH) in Mental Health Coverage Act) | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| SB 891 Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
2025 Regular Session21 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 185 Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 185 Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 297 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - State-Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program - Sunset Repeal | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 334 Workgroup on Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Services - Establishment | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 367 Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 379 Prince George's County - Public Middle and High Schools - Drug Detection Products PG 507-25 | FWAPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| HB 771 Student Health - Program for Student Dental Health - Established | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| HB 869 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025 | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 1083 Behavioral Health Advisory Council and the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access - Plan to Implement Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Requirements | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 1315 Vaccinations by Pharmacists and Health Insurance Coverage for Immunizations | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| HB 1456 Hospitals and Tissue Banks - Autologous and Directed Blood Donations - Requirements | UNFPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| HB 1469 Taxes - Sugary Beverage Distributor Tax (For Our Kids Act) | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| SB 72 Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 111 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| SB 156 Workgroup on Newborn Home Visiting Services - Establishment | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 174 Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 328 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | FWAPDF | Children's National Hospital | Did not advance |
| SB 359 Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 372 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025 | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 790 Behavioral Health Advisory Council and the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access - Plan to Implement Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Requirements | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
| SB 902 Health Insurance - Access to Nonparticipating Providers - Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage | FAVPDF | Children's National Hospital | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session22 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 97 Baby Food - Toxic Heavy Metals - Testing and Labeling (Rudy's Law) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 167 Public Schools - Student Health - Information on Accessible Dental Health | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 377 Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 395 Prince George's County - Early Childhood Education Program and High School Child Care Centers - Established PG 504-24 | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 400 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | FWAPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 522 Public Schools - Student Telehealth Appointments - State Guidelines, Policies, and Access | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 583 Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Establishment | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 696 Primary and Secondary Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Universal Expansion Report | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1006 Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities - Surgical Technologists | UNFPDF | Withdrawn | |
| HB 1040 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Limited Behavioral Health Services | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1074 Health Insurance - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits - Sunset Repeal and Modification of Reporting Requirements | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 1261 Commission on Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education and Child Care for Children Three Years Old and Younger | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 124 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | FWAPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 371 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Personal Care Aides - Wage Reports | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 419 Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 475 Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Establishment | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 492 Public Schools - Student Telehealth Appointments - State Guidelines, Policies, and Access | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 579 Primary and Secondary Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Universal Expansion Report | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 705 Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 723 Baby Food - Toxic Heavy Metals - Testing and Labeling (Rudy's Law) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 874 Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Facilities - Surgical Technologists | UNFPDF | Withdrawn | |
| SB 876 Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Limited Behavioral Health Services | FAVPDF | Did not advance |
