# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 18. Disease Prevention

### Subtitle 5. Sickle Cell Anemia

#### Section 18-506

(a) In this section, "Steering Committee" means the Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease.

(b) There is a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease.

(c) The Steering Committee shall include representatives from:

  (1) Local and national groups that advocate for individuals with sickle cell disease;

  (2) Interest and support groups for individuals with sickle cell disease;

  (3) Community and consumer groups;

  (4) Academic and private clinical settings with knowledge and experience caring for adults with sickle cell disease;

  (5) Area hospitals caring for individuals with sickle cell disease; and

  (6) Pediatric clinics that care for children with sickle cell disease.

(d) The Steering Committee shall:

  (1) Establish institution and community partnerships;

  (2) Establish a statewide network of stakeholders who care for individuals with sickle cell disease;

  (3) Educate individuals with sickle cell disease, the public, and health care providers about the State options for care of sickle cell disease; and

  (4) Identify funding sources for implementing or supporting the actions, studies, policies, regulations, or laws recommended by the Steering Committee, including funding from:

    (i) State, federal, and local government sources; and

    (ii) Private sources.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)