Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1316: Public Health - Universal Health Care Program - Study and Commission
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1316 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Universal Health Care Program - Study and Commission. Primary sponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health