MD HB374 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-5)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 233
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-5)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 233
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the State Acupuncture Board to make available proof of renewal, rather than issuing a renewal certificate; prohibiting a person from employing an individual to practice acupuncture without a license or aiding or abetting the unauthorized practice of acupuncture; and providing that a person who violates the Act, for a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to 1 year or both.
Title
State Acupuncture Board - Revisions
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-08 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 43 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 127 N: 2 NV: 6 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 127 N: 2 NV: 6 Abs: 6) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 233 |
| 2026-04-09 | House | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (43-0) |
| 2026-04-07 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-07 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Favorable Report by Finance |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Referred Finance |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Third Reading Passed (127-2) |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Favorable with Amendments {393924/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Health |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-22 | House | Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2026-01-19 | House | First Reading Health |
Same As/Similar To
SB370 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 234
Subjects
Acupuncturists
Committees and Commissions
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Crimes and Punishments
Ethics
Fines
Health Occupations
Licenses
Medical Treatments
Rules and Regulations
Work, Labor, and Employment
Committees and Commissions
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Crimes and Punishments
Ethics
Fines
Health Occupations
Licenses
Medical Treatments
Rules and Regulations
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Occupations | 1A | 302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 1A | 306 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 1A | 403 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
