MD HB598 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1199
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 16)
Status: Engrossed on March 23 2026 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-04-13 - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on March 23 2026 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-04-13 - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning January 1, 2028, to issue a limited license, not to exceed 3 years, to practice medicine to an internationally trained physician under certain circumstances; prohibiting the renewal of a limited license issued by the Board; and requiring the Board to adopt regulations establishing minimum qualifications and application fees and to provide a pathway to full licensure; etc.
Title
Physicians - Licensing - Internationally Trained Physicians and Licensed Physicians Residing in Other Jurisdictions
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-03-23 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 99 N: 34 NV: 5 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Referred Finance |
| 2026-03-23 | House | Third Reading Passed (99-34) |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Favorable with Amendments {183828/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Health |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-28 | House | First Reading Health |
Same As/Similar To
SB380 (Crossfiled) 2026-01-27 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
HB1199 (Carry Over) 2025-04-05 - Hearing 4/07 at 11:30 a.m.
HB1199 (Carry Over) 2025-04-05 - Hearing 4/07 at 11:30 a.m.
Subjects
accreditation
Applicants and Applications
Baltimore City
Certifications
Classifications and Designations
Committees and Commissions
Discipline
Ethics
Evaluations and Reviews
Evidence
Health Care Facilities
Health Occupations
Health, Department of
Higher Education
International Affairs
Job Training
Licenses
Medical Malpractice
Medical Schools
Physicians
Plans and Proposals
Records
Reports
Rules and Regulations
School Testing
Standards and Best Practices
State Universities and Colleges
Washington County
Work, Labor, and Employment
Applicants and Applications
Baltimore City
Certifications
Classifications and Designations
Committees and Commissions
Discipline
Ethics
Evaluations and Reviews
Evidence
Health Care Facilities
Health Occupations
Health, Department of
Higher Education
International Affairs
Job Training
Licenses
Medical Malpractice
Medical Schools
Physicians
Plans and Proposals
Records
Reports
Rules and Regulations
School Testing
Standards and Best Practices
State Universities and Colleges
Washington County
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Occupations | 14 | 302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 14 | 306 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 14 | 307 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health Occupations | 14 | 308 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
