Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 445: Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses and Prostheses (So Every Body Can Move Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 445 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses and Prostheses (So Every Body Can Move Act). Primary sponsor: Martinez, Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 628.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| 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
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 628
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Finance
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
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