Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 579: Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 579 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters. Primary sponsor: J.B. Jennings (Republican), Jason Gallion (Republican), Paul Corderman (Republican), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Jack Bailey (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican), Pam Beidle (Democratic), Dawn Gile (Democratic), Antonio Hayes (Democratic), Steve Hershey (Republican), Katie Hester (Democratic), Carl Jackson (Democratic), Ben Kramer (Democratic), Clarence Lam (Democratic), Johnny Mautz (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Paul Corderman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Antonio Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carl Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Ben Kramer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Johnny Mautz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
“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 319
- 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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