Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 679: Health Occupations - Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Minors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 679 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Occupations - Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Minors. Primary sponsor: Lauren Arikan (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Mark Fisher (Republican), Robin Grammer (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Ryan Nawrocki (Republican), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Chris Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Kevin Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38A |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mark Fisher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27C |
| Robin Grammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Ryan Nawrocki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Sheree Sample-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37A |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
“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 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health