Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1629: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Discharge of Patients and Referral Services - Standards

In committee Last action February 25, 2026: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Plain-language summary

HB 1629 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Discharge of Patients and Referral Services - Standards. Primary sponsor: Seth Howard (Republican), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Steve Arentz (Republican), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Jason Buckel (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Susan McComas (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Joseline Peña-Melnyk (Democratic), Teresa Reilly (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Wivell (Republican), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Seth Howard (Republican); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); Steve Arentz (Republican); Dylan Behler (Democratic); and 22 more.