Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1251: Hospitals and Medical Professional Liability Insurers - Obstetric Services Policies (Doula and Birth Policy Transparency Act)

Enacted Last action May 20, 2025: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 751

Plain-language summary

HB 1251 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals and Medical Professional Liability Insurers - Obstetric Services Policies (Doula and Birth Policy Transparency Act). Primary sponsor: Nicole Williams (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Atterbeary, Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 751.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Williams (Democratic); Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic); Jennifer White Holland (Democratic); Melissa Wells (Democratic); and 12 more.