Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 385: Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health Insurance Coverage (The Vax Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 385 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health Insurance Coverage (The Vax Act). Primary sponsor: President, Administration, Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Pam Beidle (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic), Clarence Lam (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Craig Zucker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 8.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Administration | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Nancy King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Craig Zucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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 8
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Health
- Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Health
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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