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Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

MDAAP Resident Advocacy Days
(listing of bills discussed with legislators)

We have an annual Resident Advocacy Day where we meet with legislators to support or oppose specific bills. Below is previous years bills.

 

  • 2025 – HB #0665: Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits – Coverage and Reimbursement, Pdf/SB #0328 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits – Coverage and Reimbursement, Pdf/HB #1469 Taxes – Sugary Beverage Distributor Tax (For Our Kids Act), Pdf
  • 2024 – HB #0076: Health Occupations – Pharmacists – Administration of Vaccines, Pdf/SB #0018 Health Occupations – Pharmacists – Administration of Vaccines, Pdf
  • 2023 – HB #0119: Primary and Secondary Education – Comprehensive Health Education Framework – Established, Pdf/SB #0199 Primary and Secondary Education – Comprehensive Health Education Framework – Established, Pdf
  • 2022 – HB #0293: Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – 9-8-8 Trust Fund, Pdf/SB #0241: Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services – 9-8-8 Trust Fund, Pdf
  • 2021 – HB #0548: Human Services – Trauma–Informed Care – Commission and Training, Pdf/SB #0299: Human Services – Trauma–Informed Care – Commission and Training, Pdf
  • 2020 – HB #0003: Business Regulation – Flavored Tobacco Products – Prohibition, Pdf/SB #0233: Business Regulation – Flavored Tobacco Products – Prohibition, Pdf; SB #0054 – Electronic Smoking Devices – Added Flavoring – Prohibition on Shipping, Import, or Sale, Pdf; SB #0410 – Electronic Smoking Devices – Flavor Prohibition, Pdf
  • 2019 – HB #1183: Public Health – Treatment for the Prevention of HIV – Consent by Minors, Pdf
  • 2018 – HB #1582: Human Services – Children in Out of Home Placement – Centralized Comprehensive Health Care Monitoring Program, Pdf
  • 2017 – HB #0775: Public Health – Maternal Mental Health, Pdf
  • 2016 – HB #0216: Public Health – Preventative Medical Care – Consent by Minors

Government Resources

MDAAP has representation on several state boards and commissions.

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2025 Maryland Legislative Session Wins

Every year between January and April we meet weekly with our MDAAP Lobbyist to review bills relevant to pediatrics and discuss what position we should take.

Guided by strategic policy priorities, the Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MDAAP) made meaningful progress during the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session. These victories reflect a shared commitment to creating a healthier, more equitable Maryland where every child has the opportunity to thrive. This document outlines our pre-session goals and highlights the legislative wins on bills the MDAAP actively supported and engaged with.

Click Here for 2025 Maryland Legislative Session Wins

A Public Agenda

Not only are there very strong and lasting relationships with many child advocacy groups throughout the state and the region, there is also a strong public policy component that has been effective at the community and state level. The MDAAP has been recognized across the state by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other health associations for their insightful and productive public policy agenda. We are a recognized leader in developing and initiating legislation in Annapolis involving the health and well being of children. The leadership of MDAAP has been instrumental in crafting and implementing legislation that has had a positive impact on the lives of children.

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