Targeted Regulation Change COMAR 10.07.01 Acute General Hospitals & Special Hospitals - Target - Legislation from the 2026 Session
Working Draft:
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) is seeking informal comments from the public on the working draft language to amend regulations under COMAR 10.07.01 Hospitals. The rationale(s) for the proposed draft is included in the September 11, 2026 document.
Please submit any informal comments on the proposed regulations by clicking this link by October 9, 2026.
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:
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:
Virtual Training Session(s):
The Maryland Register:
Notice of Proposed Action: Pending
Final Publication File: Pending
Effective Date: Pending
Notice of Final Action: Pending
*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.
Targeted Regulation Change COMAR 10.07.01 Acute General Hospitals & Special Hospitals - Updates for Facilities Guidelines Institute’s Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and The Joint Commission’s 2025 Hospital Accreditation Standards as of (07/23/26) - (In Effect)
Working Draft:
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:
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:
Virtual Training Session(s):
The Maryland Register:
*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.
Targeted Regulation Change: 10.07.01.38 - Policies for Hospitals Providing Obstetric Services & Targeted Regulation Change: 10.07.01.39 Hospitals Providing Dialysis Care as of (07/30/26) - (In Effect)
Working Draft:
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:
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:
Virtual Training Session(s):
The Maryland Register:
*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.
Targeted Regulation Change COMAR 10.07.01.24 (In effect)
This emergency action resolved a conflict between Maryland statute and COMAR regulations and was supported by the regulated hospital industry.
Working Draft:
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:
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:
Virtual Training Session(s):
The Maryland Register:
*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.
