Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 945: Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Notification of Investigations and Establishment of the Health Care Quality Improvement Initiative
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 945 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Notification of Investigations and Establishment of the Health Care Quality Improvement Initiative. Primary sponsor: Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 684.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheree Sample-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37A |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 |
“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 684
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Finance
- 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
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