Maryland Legislature (healthcare bills) · March 2, 2026 · Primary source
MD SB 878: Health Facilities - Certified Recovery Residences - Unannounced Inspections
Summary
Maryland SB 878 proposes authorizing unannounced inspections of certified recovery residences by the Maryland Department of Health. The bill was set for a hearing on March 6 and remains in committee. If enacted, it would expand state regulatory oversight of SUD recovery housing facilities through surprise inspection authority.
What this may mean
If enacted, certified recovery residences in Maryland would become subject to unannounced state inspections under the Department of Health's authority, adding a new compliance exposure for operators of those facilities. The bill would alter the notice requirements currently governing inspection of health care facilities in this category. No effective date or penalty structure is disclosed in the available legislative record.
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