Each July, new laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly go into effect, impacting everything from health and education to driving and drug safety.
Several new Maryland laws may affect healthcare, mental health, and substance use prevention efforts:
- -Expanded mental health and substance use insurance protections: Maryland strengthened requirements for insurance companies to improve access to behavioral healthcare.
- -Expanded pharmacist involvement in opioid treatment: Pharmacists may play a larger role in treating opioid use disorder through collaborative agreements.
- -Improved overdose data tracking: The state updated how prescription monitoring and naloxone data can be managed to strengthen public health responses.
- -Greater access to preventive healthcare services: Maryland expanded pharmacists’ roles in providing certain preventive services and vaccinations.
To keep you informed, we’ve created a quick-reference spreadsheet highlighting the laws most relevant to local families and prevention efforts.
HCDF Summary of MD Laws, Effective July 1, 2026
🔗 For the full list of all new Maryland laws, visit the official: Maryland General Assembly website
Whether you’re a parent, educator, volunteer, or student, staying informed helps all of us make smarter, safer choices. Questions? Want to learn more about how these laws may relate to our prevention work? Contact us!
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