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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland requires two annual unannounced inspections for certified recovery residences and sets a one-month correction window for deficiencies
Last action · March 2, 2026: Hearing 3/06 at 12:00 p.m.Sponsor: Dalya Attar
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What This Bill Would Do
Maryland mandates that the Maryland Department of Health conduct at least two unannounced on-site inspections of each annually starting October 1, 2026. Residences found noncompliant receive a one-month grace period to correct identified deficiencies before the Department can order certification revocation.
Operators of recovery residences face increased oversight through mandatory unannounced state inspections and the risk of losing certification if compliance issues are not resolved within 30 days of notice.
Who It Would Affect
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certified recovery residences
Subject to at least two unannounced annual inspections by the Maryland Department of Health and required to correct identified deficiencies within 1 month to avoid potential certification revocation.
Key Facts
- The Maryland Department of Health must conduct at least two unannounced on-site inspections of each certified recovery residence annually.
- These unannounced inspections are in addition to the on-site inspections conducted by the credentialing entity for recertification.
- If a recovery residence is found noncompliant, the Department must provide notice of deficiencies and allow 1 month for the residence to address them.
- If the residence fails to take corrective action within 1 month, the Department may instruct the credentialing entity to revoke its certification.
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- The credentialing entity may revoke a certificate of compliance if instructed by the Department.
- This Act takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 2, 2026SenateHearing 3/06 at 12:00 p.m.
- Mar 2, 2026SenateHearing canceled
- Feb 12, 2026SenateHearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Finance
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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