State • Maryland

HB 1470: Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey

Bonnie CullisonTo Governor

HB 1470 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Ensures fair reimbursement for pharmacies
  • Improves data accuracy for state health spending

Risks

  • Administrative costs for survey execution
  • Potential for future budgetary shifts based on findings

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Supports pharmacy access for Medicaid participants
  • Promotes evidence-based policy for health services

Risks

  • Dependency on survey accuracy for service access
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709

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Enacted

Upcoming
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