STAT+: A Maryland legislator wants pharma and patient groups to disclose ties to disease awareness campaigns

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/03/18/maryland-legislator-pharma-patient...

Published: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:34:15 +0000

A Maryland lawmaker has proposed legislation that would require drugmakers to disclose links to disease awareness campaigns. The bill has been introduced in the Maryland Legislature. This proposal targets pharmaceutical companies and patient groups. The goal is transparency in connection with campaigns aimed at public awareness of diseases. The law would force these entities to disclose their relationships. The article does not provide further details on the draft status or statistics.