Bill > HB1526

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a professional engineering license in Maryland by establishing a specific sequence of examinations that applicants must pass. Under the proposed changes, an applicant with at least 12 years of engineering work experience would now be required to first pass the fundamentals of engineering examination administered by the State Board for Professional Engineers before being eligible to take the principles and practice of engineering examination. The bill provides some flexibility in calculating work experience, allowing applicants who have completed college engineering coursework to receive credit toward the 12-year experience requirement: approved engineering curricula can earn a full year of credit for each year of study, while unapproved curricula may earn up to 6 months of credit per year of study. The new requirements aim to ensure that professional engineers demonstrate both practical experience and fundamental engineering knowledge before becoming licensed. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving professionals and educational institutions time to prepare for the new examination sequence.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1526?ys=2025RS