Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Notification of Investigations and Establishment of the Health Care Quality Improvement Initiative

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Sponsors: 2
Votes: May 26
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Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to notify and consult with the local health department for the county in which a nursing home is located if the Department initiates an investigation of a nursing home complaint alleging actual harm; establishing the Health Care Quality Improvement Initiative to identify strategies to improve the quality and affordability of care and accessibility of services in nursing homes and assisted living programs; establishing a task force to develop recommendations to further the mission of the Initiative; etc.

Progress

IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 20, 2026
PassedMar 21, 2026
Committee said yesApr 13, 2026
Became lawMay 26, 2026

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