Bill > SB52

This bill modifies various provisions related to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Maryland, making several key changes to chiropractic licensing, board membership, and professional standards. The bill expands the board's composition and appointment process by increasing the number of chiropractor nominations required from 15 to 20 and reducing the number of names on the nomination list from five to three times the number of vacancies. It introduces a new definition of "preceptorship" as an organized clinical experience for chiropractic students and eliminates the previous "extern license" category. The bill grants the board new inspection powers, allowing unannounced office inspections for chiropractors facing specific complaints, and modifies licensure requirements by emphasizing accreditation from recognized chiropractic education entities. Additionally, the bill establishes new examination requirements, including a focus on state laws, regulations, and infection control, and creates a temporary license pathway with specific eligibility criteria. The legislation also expands the board's disciplinary authority by adding new grounds for reprimand, probation, or license suspension, such as failing to meet professional standards or cooperate with board investigations. Importantly, the bill allows the board to require applicants or licensees to undergo medical examinations if there is evidence they might pose a risk to patient safety, with the board covering the examination costs.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0052?ys=2025RS