2026 Legislative Debrief: Health and Behavioral Health

Please join the Health Funders Affinity Group and the Behavioral Health Collaborative for a debrief on key policy and legislation related to health, substance use, and mental health priorities from the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.

Our speakers from the following organizations will be providing legislative updates. 

• Vincent DeMarco, President, Maryland Health Care for All Coalition
• Adrienne Breidenstine, Vice President, Policy and Communications Behavioral Health System Baltimore
• Ann Ciekot, NCADD Advocacy Consultant Policy Partners, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
• Dan Martin, Chief Public Policy Officer, Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHMAD)

This is an opportunity to connect with peers across the state and explore what these policy outcomes mean for your work, future efforts, and our collective impact in Maryland.

2026 Legislative Debrief Series

This session is part of Maryland Philanthropy Network's 2026 Legislative Debrief Series. Join funder colleagues and advocates from across the state to learn together about Maryland’s latest legislative session. Each session will focus on key topic areas and feature expert speakers who will break down what passed, what didn’t, and what it all means for philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and our communities across the region. Click here to view and register for the full series!

Pricing & Audience

This session is for MPN members and funders only.

• MPN Members: $0
• Non-Member Funders: $50/session

Non-member funders: to register for this session, please contact us for the non-member link. Unsure if you fall under the “non-member funder” category? Let's chat!