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HB 922

Behavioral Health Administration - Behavioral Health Program Relocation - Regulations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Adams and 1 co-sponsor

HB 922 authorizes relocating Maryland's Behavioral Health Program and updating related regulations to implement the administrative reorganization.

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Bill Summary · HB 922

Legislative bill overview

HB 922 authorizes the relocation of Maryland's Behavioral Health Program and establishes regulatory frameworks to govern this administrative reorganization. The bill empowers the relevant state agency to move the program's operations and update associated regulations to reflect the new structural arrangement.

Why is this important

Behavioral health program reorganization can affect service delivery, funding allocation, and access to mental health and substance abuse services for Maryland residents. Administrative relocations may improve efficiency and coordination, but can also create transition disruptions if not carefully managed.

Potential points of contention

  • Service continuity concerns – Whether the relocation maintains uninterrupted access to behavioral health services during the transition period
  • Regulatory clarity – Whether the bill provides sufficient detail about which specific regulations will change and how clients/providers will be notified
  • Funding implications – Whether relocation includes adequate resources and whether any programs lose funding in the restructuring
  • Stakeholder input – Whether mental health providers, clients, and advocates had input in the relocation decision

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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