§ 18–9A-04
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-9A-04 (2026)
Title 18. Disease Prevention
Subtitle 9A. Covid–19 Testing, Contact Tracing, and Vaccination Act
§ 18–9A-04LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department shall convene a Maryland Public Health Modernization Workgroup.
(b)
The Workgroup shall include representatives of the Department, local health departments, subject matter experts, and any other relevant stakeholders.
(c)
The Workgroup shall:
(1)
Assess the current public health infrastructure and resources in the State;
(2)
Make recommendations for how to establish a modern and effective public health system with a capacity to:
(i)
Monitor, prevent, control, and mitigate the spread of infectious disease; and
(ii)
Achieve State Health Improvement Process goals;
(3)
Make recommendations regarding the establishment of a Maryland Public Health Job Corps to respond to the outbreak of COVID–19 or similar outbreaks; and
(4)
Consider, where appropriate, the use of federal funds to implement any recommendations made under this subsection.
(d)
On or before December 1, 2021, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, that includes the findings and recommendations of the Workgroup established under this section.