Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1565: Public Health - Obesity Management and Treatment Programs (Healthy Maryland for Every Body)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1565 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Obesity Management and Treatment Programs (Healthy Maryland for Every Body). Primary sponsor: April Miller (Republican), Martinez, Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Susan McComas (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. (Health).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“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. (Health)
- Hearing canceled (Health)
- Hearing 3/13 at 3:00 p.m. (Health)
- Hearing canceled (Health)
- Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
- Hearing canceled (Health)
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
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