Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 496 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization. Primary sponsor: Steve Hershey (Republican), Clarence Lam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 31, 2026): Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 866.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 866
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Health
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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