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MD HB452
MD HB452State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from suspending or revoking a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State, reprimanding or censuring a licensee, or placing a licensee on probation solely on the basis of the licensee discussing or recommending the use of cannabis or a product that contains cannabidiol on an animal for potential therapeutic effect or health supplementation purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State's laws to prevent the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from taking disciplinary action, such as suspending or revoking a veterinarian's license, reprimanding them, or placing them on probation, if the sole reason for such action is the veterinarian discussing or recommending the use of cannabis or a product containing cannabidiol (a compound found in cannabis) for an animal's potential therapeutic benefit or as a health supplement. This change aims to protect veterinarians' ability to discuss these options with animal owners without fear of professional repercussions, provided there are no other grounds for disciplinary action.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47 (on 04/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0452?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_47_hb0452t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0452_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0452t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0452_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0452f.pdf |
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