Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1002: Nursing Facilities - Involuntary Discharge or Transfer

Enacted Last action April 14, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 24

Plain-language summary

HB 1002 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nursing Facilities - Involuntary Discharge or Transfer. Primary sponsor: Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 24.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lesley Lopez (Democratic); Linda Foley (Democratic); Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); Greg Wims (Democratic); and 17 more.