SB790

Public Health Reform Act

Chamber Passed·4/13/26

Maryland SB790 establishes a Commission on Public Health to assess and recommend reforms in public health services, creates the Public Health.

Maryland SB790, the Public Health Reform Act, establishes a Commission on Public Health to assess foundational public health capabilities and make recommendations for reform. The Commission will oversee the implementation of its recommendations. The bill also creates the Public Health Workforce Development Fund to support education and training of the public health workforce. Additionally, it organizes the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, a statewide volunteer network for emergency health situations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–12 · Apr 13
Current
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed

33 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

Third Reading Passed (33-12)

Apr 13

House

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

Apr 10

Senate

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance