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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing active service members and spouses, under certain circumstances, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another state; and altering the definition of "eligible veteran" for purposes of certain provisions of law governing occupational or professional licensing processes to include former service members who have been discharged from active duty before the date on which the license application, renewal, or changed of status is submitted.
AI Summary
This bill allows active duty service members and their spouses to practice their professions in Maryland using a license from another state, provided they meet certain conditions and apply to the relevant state licensing authority, which may issue a temporary license if the full review takes longer than 30 days. It also modifies the definition of an "eligible veteran" for licensing purposes to include former service members discharged more than a year prior to their license application, aiming to streamline the licensing process for military families and veterans by removing unnecessary barriers and allowing for quicker entry into the workforce.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Mike Rogers (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Ken Kerr (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Darrell Odom (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Jared Solomon (D),
Last Action
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0420?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0420_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0420t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 763423/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0000/hb0420_76342301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0420_hlt.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0420_gvc.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0420f.pdf |
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