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MD HB1325
MD HB1325Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments - Licensed Social Worker-Clinical
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a licensed certified social worker-clinical to provide evaluation services for workers' compensation claims related to permanent impairments involving a behavioral or mental disorder; and requiring a licensed certified social worker-clinical to meet certain requirements to perform the evaluation services.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maryland's workers' compensation law to allow licensed certified social worker-clinicals to evaluate permanent impairments that involve behavioral or mental disorders, in addition to licensed psychologists and qualified physicians. To perform these evaluations, a licensed certified social worker-clinical must meet specific requirements, including expertise in diagnosing and treating biopsychosocial, mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders as defined in the Health-General Article, and also meet requirements for rehabilitation counselors or vocational evaluators. Furthermore, they must have held their license for at least two years and be an authorized provider according to specific regulations (COMAR 14.09.08.01). This change aims to expand the pool of professionals qualified to assess these types of impairments within the workers' compensation system.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Susan McComas (R)*,
Terry Baker (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1325?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1325f.pdf |
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