Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1617: Public Health - Health Innovation Zones - Establishment
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Health Innovation Zones - Establishment. Primary sponsor: Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Andrea Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| 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 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 3/17 at 3:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- Rereferred to Health
- First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations