Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1251: Health Facilities and Health Insurance - Palliative Care - Required Access and Coverage (Edna G. Neal Palliative Care Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1251 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Facilities and Health Insurance - Palliative Care - Required Access and Coverage (Edna G. Neal Palliative Care Act). Primary sponsor: Jamila Woods (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/13 at 3:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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