Maryland Governor Signs Legislation Decoupling Vaccine Recommendations From CDC

‘Vaccine policy in the state of Maryland will be driven by science and not driven by internet conspiracy theories,’ the governor said.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks in New York City on April 9, 2026. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on April 14 signed a bill that empowers the state’s secretary of health to issue vaccine recommendations and requires insurers to cover vaccines and other services recommended by the secretary.

The legislation, Senate Bill 385, changes several aspects of state law regarding health policy. Under existing law, insurers must cover immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).