Regulation Change COMAR 10.05.02 Freestanding Birthing Centers

​​Targeted Regulation Change COMAR 10.05.02 Freestanding Birthing Centers as of 09/01/26

Working Draft: 

  • Pending
  • OHCQ r​esponse to Informal Comments: Closed​
​Note:  OHCQ cannot ensure that comments received after the due date will be considered for this revision of the chapter(s).

To order copies of current COMAR regulations, contact Tarshia Neal at the Maryland Division of State Documents at (410) 260-3874 or [email protected].  Regulations are also available at public libraries - Find your nearest public library

​Stakeholders Communications: 

  • March 1, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00pm
  • May 3, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00pm

NOTE:  Public Meetings provide the opportunity for stakeholders to propose changes to the regulations.  The OHCQ strongly encourages stakeholders to engage with each other prior to any meetings for further discussion.  All public meetings are hybrid, meaning that stakeholders may attend in person or on-line.​

Training Materials: 

  • Pending​

Virtual Training Session(s): 

  • Pending

The Maryland Register: 

​OHCQ appreciates the input of all stakeholders in the promulgation process of the regulations.

Submit Formal Public Comments: 05.16.2025 - 06.16.2025 (CLOSED)​

*PLEASE NOTE*:  Formal Comment Period - Stakeholders should know that formal comments on proposed regulations must be submitted to:  Jordan Fisher Blotter, JD | Director | Office of Regulation & Policy Coordination | 201 West Preston Street, Room 534 | Baltimore, MD 21201 | (410) 767-0938 | [email protected].   Formal comments should not be submitted to OHCQ.


To Submit Questions Regarding the New Freestanding Birthing Centers please use the link below:

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​​Kristen Roberts
Program Manager
[email protected]
(410) 402-8116 Phone
(410) 402-8234 Fax

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