Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1468: Hospitals - Patients in Active Labor - Safe Discharge Labor Plans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1468 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals - Patients in Active Labor - Safe Discharge Labor Plans. Primary sponsor: Gary Simmons (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Hearing 3/11 at 3:10 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“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 3/11 at 3:10 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 2:40 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 2:15 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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