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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain applicants for a license to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing to produce adequate evidence, including official transcripts, that the applicants' educational credentials meet certain requirements; and authorizing the State Board of Nursing to take certain disciplinary action for the failure to complete certain education requirements.
AI Summary
This bill requires applicants for a registered nursing or licensed practical nursing license in Maryland to provide proof that their educational credentials meet the state's requirements, especially if they hold a multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact, which is an agreement allowing nurses to have one license valid in multiple states. The State Board of Nursing is also granted the authority to take disciplinary action, such as denying or revoking a license, against individuals who fail to complete these required educational qualifications.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Jen Terrasa (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/25/2026 ) (on 03/25/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0986?ys=2026RS | 02/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0986t.pdf | 03/13/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 743426/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0986_74342601.pdf | 03/13/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0986_hlt.pdf | 03/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0986f.pdf | 02/06/2026 |
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