MD HB1021 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-11 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 9 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-11 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a licensed psychologist to use prescriptive authority under certain circumstances if the psychologist is certified by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; establishing the Prescriptive Authority Advisory Committee to advise the Board on oversight and implementation of certain provisions of the Act; establishing application and qualification requirements for certified prescribing psychologists; and establishing requirements for prescribing psychologists who use prescriptive authority.
Title
Health Occupations - Licensed Psychologists - Prescriptive Authority
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | House | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-09 | House | First Reading Health |
Same As/Similar To
SB568 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-12 - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Applicants and Applications
Certifications
Cognitive Disabilities
Committees and Commissions
Continuing Education
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Developmental Disabilities
Discipline
Drugs
Education
Ethics
Evaluations and Reviews
Evidence
Federal Government
Forms
Health Occupations
Hearings
Licenses
Medical Equipment and Devices
Medical Testing and Diagnosis
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Notices
Psychologists
Records
Rules and Regulations
Standards and Best Practices
Certifications
Cognitive Disabilities
Committees and Commissions
Continuing Education
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Developmental Disabilities
Discipline
Drugs
Education
Ethics
Evaluations and Reviews
Evidence
Federal Government
Forms
Health Occupations
Hearings
Licenses
Medical Equipment and Devices
Medical Testing and Diagnosis
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Notices
Psychologists
Records
Rules and Regulations
Standards and Best Practices
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Occupations | 12 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 12 | 102 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18 | 302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 01 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 2 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 3 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 4 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 5 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 6 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 7 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 8 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 18-3B | 9 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1021?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1021f.pdf |
