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Delegate Schindler’s bill would require free patient parking at Maryland hospitals; hospitals say contracts, budgets complicate mandate
Summary
Delegate Matthew Schindler asked the committee to require free validated parking for patients during inpatient/outpatient stays. Hospitals warned a statewide mandate could shift costs to hospital operating budgets, conflict with private parking contracts and disproportionately affect urban hospitals that operate paid garages.
Delegate Matthew Schindler presented House Bill 519, which would require Maryland hospitals to provide free validated parking for patients receiving inpatient or outpatient care for the duration of their visit. Schindler told the committee validated parking is a straightforward way to reduce a financial burden on patients receiving lengthy or repeated care.
Nut graf: Sponsors said the policy would provide relief to patients who otherwise pay hospital parking fees that can…
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