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HB 333

Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 22 co-sponsors

Maryland bill establishing healthcare cybersecurity workgroup to assess vulnerabilities and develop security standards was passed by legislature but vetoed by governor.

Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
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Bill Summary · HB 333

Legislative bill overview

HB 333 would establish a Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup in Maryland tasked with assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats within the state's healthcare system. The workgroup would include representatives from hospitals, insurers, healthcare providers, cybersecurity experts, and state agencies to develop recommendations for improving security standards and incident response protocols.

Why is this important

Healthcare cybersecurity breaches can expose sensitive patient data, disrupt critical medical services, and impose significant costs on providers and patients. Maryland's healthcare sector—a major economic and employment driver—faces growing ransomware and data theft threats, making proactive coordination among stakeholders essential for protecting both infrastructure and public health.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and burden: Requiring healthcare organizations to participate in workgroup activities and implement recommendations could increase operational expenses, potentially affecting smaller providers or rural hospitals disproportionately
  • Regulatory overreach concerns: Some stakeholders may view mandatory participation and state-coordinated cybersecurity standards as excessive government involvement in private healthcare operations
  • Governor's veto rationale: The veto suggests concerns about workgroup structure, funding, timeline, or whether this duplicates existing state/federal cybersecurity oversight mechanisms

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

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