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Every published summary we have tied to Public Health & Environment Committee in Baltimore, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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Apr 29, 2026

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Public hearing on oversight of recovery homes and substance abuse clinics recessed; to reconvene later

The Public Health & Environment Committee met April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber). Item LO25-0024, “Oversight of Recovery Homes & Substance Abuse Clinics in Baltimore City” (sponsored by Phylicia Porter) was scheduled for public hearing. Attendance: Present — Phylicia Porter, Mark Parker, James Torrence, Odette Ramos; Absent — Mark Conway, Ryan Dorsey, John Bullock. The hearing was called to recess and will reconvene at a later date. No final determinations recorded in the minutes.

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Public Health & Environment Committee hearing on City’s Response to the Opioid Crisis recessed

Baltimore City Council Public Health & Environment Committee met virtually on 2026-04-15. Attendance: Phylicia Porter, Mark Conway, Mark Parker, Ryan Dorsey, James Torrence, and Odette Ramos (Present 6); John Bullock (Absent 1). Agenda item LO25-0021, “City’s Response to the Opioid Crisis” (sponsored by Phylicia Porter) was set for public hearing to allow city agencies, healthcare providers, and community advocates to discuss challenges, service gaps, and policy solutions. The hearing was called to recess and will reconvene at a later date.

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Committee recommends Ordinance 25-0126 (Accessibility) favorably with amendment

On April 8, 2026 the City of Baltimore Public Health & Environment Committee met (virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber). Council Bill 25-0126, establishing nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements to implement subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and 28 CFR Part 35, was Recommended Favorably with Amendment on a motion by Councilmember Odette Ramos. Vote: 6 yes, 1 absent.

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Baltimore Public Health & Environment Committee recesses Behavioral Health hearing (Apr 1, 2026)

The Baltimore City Public Health & Environment Committee met on April 1, 2026 (virtual/ Du Burns Council Chamber). Attendance: Present — Phylicia Porter, Mark Conway, Mark Parker, Ryan Dorsey, Odette Ramos (5); Absent — James Torrence, John Bullock (2). Agenda item LO25-0007 (Behavioral Health) — to review BCHD staffing, data-based evaluation and reporting, alignment of City-funded non-City entities, and visibility of pro-behavioral health efforts — was heard and recessed to reconvene at a later date.

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Public Health & Environment Committee recessed Zero Waste hearing (Feb 25, 2026)

The City of Baltimore Public Health & Environment Committee convened on February 25, 2026 to hear LO25-0017 (Zero Waste), intended to assess progress toward the Baltimore Sustainability Plan's Zero Waste goals and evaluate waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs. Attendance: Phylicia Porter, Mark Conway, James Torrence, John Bullock, and Odette Ramos present; Mark Parker and Ryan Dorsey absent. The hearing was called to recess and will reconvene at a later date.

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Hearing on Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs recessed

The Public Health & Environment Committee met virtually on February 4, 2026. Attendance: Phylicia Porter and Ryan Dorsey present; Mark Parker and Odette Ramos excused; Mark Conway, James Torrence, and John Bullock absent. Item LO25-0023, 'Understanding Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRPs) in Baltimore City,' was scheduled to examine accessibility, effectiveness, and regulatory oversight of PRP services. The hearing was recessed and the meeting adjourned.

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Baltimore Public Health & Environment Committee — Oversight of Opioid Restitution Funds (Jan 21, 2026)

Virtual meeting called to order at 10:00 AM. Attendance: Phylicia Porter, Mark Parker, James Torrence, and John Bullock present; Ryan Dorsey and Odette Ramos excused; Mark Conway absent. Item LO25-0022 (Oversight of the Opioid Restitution Funds) was heard to assess allocation and impact of the funds; hearing recessed. No further actions recorded in the minutes.

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Committee recommends Ordinance 25-0096 (Parking for Disabled Individuals and Helpers) favorably with amendment

On December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM the Baltimore City Council Public Health & Environment Committee met virtually/in the Du Burns Council Chamber. Five members were present (Porter, Conway, Parker, Dorsey, Bullock); two were absent (Torrence, Ramos). The committee voted to recommend Ordinance 25-0096—modifying rules for disabled parking permits—favorably with amendment (motion by member Parker).

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Public Health & Environment Committee — December 3, 2025: Informational hearings recessed

Committee met virtually at 11:00 AM. Five members were present (Phylicia Porter, Mark Conway, Mark Parker, James Torrence, Odette Ramos); two were absent (Ryan Dorsey, John Bullock). Three informational hearings on the well‑being of the transgender community (25-0015R), gay men (25-0020R), and lesbian women (25-0021R) were scheduled and recessed. Meeting was adjourned.

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Public Health & Environment Committee — Nov 5, 2025: Buprenorphine hearing held; Naloxone resolution recommended favorably

The committee met Nov. 5, 2025 (10:00 AM). The public hearing on Bill 25-0014 (Administration of Buprenorphine) was held and adjourned. Resolution 25-0005R (Informational Hearing — Availability of Naloxone in Public Buildings) was recommended favorably (motion by Councilmember Conway), requiring City officials to report on readiness to comply with Chapter 764 of the Acts of the Maryland General Assembly of 2024. Attendance: 5 present, 2 absent.

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