Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1251: Hospitals and Medical Professional Liability Insurers - Obstetric Services Policies (Doula and Birth Policy Transparency Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Atterbeary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 751
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Finance
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
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