MPA Legislative Advocacy

MPA works with our legislative committee, lobbyist and members to monitor and respond to proposals and bills as they became available.  Through the filter of MPA’s legislative committee policies and agenda - developed ultimately from the MPA mission statement - pieces of legislation affecting insurance and reimbursement, scope of practice, children, schools, forensic services, public mental health, and other areas, legislation is scrutinized for its effect on practice and the equitable access to mental health care for the citizens of Maryland. 

During the 90-day MD legislative session, information on legislation that is of particular interest to Maryland psychologists is available in the members section of the website. Information and MPA's position on bills from the past session are also available.

Would you like to know who represents you in the Maryland General Assembly and U.S. Congress? Find your Federal and State Elected Officials.

Annapolis Day
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 8:30AM to 10:30AM

 The Legislative Committee for the Maryland Psychological Association invites MPA members to join us for a breakfast with legislators in Annapolis! This event has typically taken place annually and offers a unique opportunity to bring lawmakers and psychologists together. 

We hope you will join us in this unique opportunity to make your local legislator aware of MPA's presence so that we may work together to support the mental health of Marylanders today and for years to come! This event also helps bring MPA general members and Legislative Committee members together.

Please note: RSVP is required

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Don't know the names of your local legislators? Instructions are given below. Please provide the names of your local legislators so that we may support you in encouraging them to join us!

58 State Cir
Annapolis, MD 21401

Some parking options:
Street parking is often in short supply, here are some reliable garages:
Gott's Court Garage (9 min walk)
Calvert Street Garage (8 min walk)

An important goal of Annapolis Day is to foster engagement with legislators. Because legislators are often highly motivated to meet with their constituents, we ask that each attendant reach out to their legislators to inform them that you will be in attendance.  

Using your home address, please locate your districts and elected officials by looking them up on the Maryland General Assembly: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District