Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 411: Hospitals - Clinical Staffing Committees and Plans - Establishment (Safe Staffing Act of 2026)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 411 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals - Clinical Staffing Committees and Plans - Establishment (Safe Staffing Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Ben Kramer (Democratic), Cory McCray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ben Kramer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Cory McCray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
“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 235
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Health
- Rereferred to Health
- Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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