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MD HB1354
MD HB1354State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants
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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
Requiring the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to expand a certain expedited process for authorizing a certain veterinary practitioner licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another state or jurisdiction to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State to include a similar expedited process for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants; etc.
AI Summary
This bill expands an existing expedited process that allows veterinarians licensed in other states to become licensed in Maryland, to now also include veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants who are authorized or registered in other states, provided those states offer a similar reciprocal process. Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners establish a process to credit time spent as a veterinary technician towards the educational or training requirements for becoming a licensed veterinarian, and similarly, to credit time spent as a veterinary assistant towards the qualifications for registration as a veterinary technician.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Kevin Hornberger (R)*,
April Fleming Miller (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Natalie Ziegler (D),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2026 ) (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1354?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1354f.pdf |
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