Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 442: Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Nurse Midwives, and Licensed Certified Midwives - Disclosure (Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026)

Enacted Last action April 14, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33

Plain-language summary

HB 442 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Nurse Midwives, and Licensed Certified Midwives - Disclosure (Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (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), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Edith Patterson (Democratic); Malcolm Ruff (Democratic); and 18 more.