§ 13–1602
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-1602 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 16. State Advisory Council on Serious Illness Care
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(a)
The Advisory Council consists of the following 23 members:
(1)
The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;
(2)
One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland;
(3)
One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(4)
The Secretary of Aging or the Secretary’s designee;
(5)
The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;
(6)
The Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s designee; and
(7)
17 members appointed by the Governor:
(i)
One physician with experience in end–of–life care;
(ii)
One nurse with experience in end–of–life care;
(iii)
One pharmacist with experience in end–of–life care;
(iv)
One physician with experience managing long–term care;
(v)
One nurse with experience managing long–term care;
(vi)
One representative of the health insurance industry;
(vii)
One representative from a managed care organization;
(viii)
One representative of the legal community;
(ix)
One representative from the hospice care community;
(x)
Two representatives from advocacy groups for end–of–life care;
(xi)
Two representatives from religious groups;
(xii)
Two representatives of the general public with experience with end–of–life or long–term care issues;
(xiii)
One representative of the hospital industry; and
(xiv)
One representative of the nursing home industry.
(b)
(1)
The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.
(2)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)
A member who serves two consecutive 4–year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after the completion of those terms.
(5)
If a vacancy occurs among the members appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall promptly appoint a successor.