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SB 790·MD·senate

Public Health Reform Act

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Lam
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In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Apr 10, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the Maryland Department of Health to form the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer network for health emergencies, and changes how the Commission on Public Health is staffed and overseen. It also creates a Public Health Workforce Development Fund and requires a health‑equity impact review for new laws. These steps aim to improve emergency response, public‑health leadership, and workforce training.

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