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MD SB216
Health Occupations - Nursing - Loan Repayment, Education, and Sunset Extension (Building Opportunities for Nurses Act of 2025)
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
04/05/2025
04/05/2025
Crossed Over
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expanding the purpose of the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff; altering certain education requirements for licensure in registered nursing and licensure by endorsement in registered nursing; extending the termination dates of certain preceptorship program tax credits and altering certain criteria necessary to claim the tax credits; altering the effective date of certain provisions of law relating to certified nursing assistants; etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several significant changes to nursing education, loan assistance, and licensing in Maryland. It renames the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff to simply the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Nurses, removing "Nursing Support Staff" from the title. The bill expands the program's eligibility to include for-profit employment in areas with healthcare workforce shortages and allows additional loan repayment assistance for nurses practicing in medical specialties identified as being in shortage. The legislation also modifies educational requirements for registered nursing licensure, including clarifying definitions of entry-level nursing education programs and creating new pathways for licensure by endorsement. Additionally, the bill removes a previous requirement that the Board of Nursing approve nursing assistant training sites within 45 days and makes several technical changes to nursing assistant certification categories. The bill extends various sunset provisions for nursing-related programs from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2030, and adjusts some administrative procedures for the Board of Nursing. These changes aim to address nursing workforce challenges, streamline licensing processes, and provide more support for nurses in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Finance (S)
Last Action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0216?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0216t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 113526/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0006/sb0216_11352601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0216_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0216f.pdf |
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