MD HB986 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-5)
Status: Engrossed on March 18 2026 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-20 - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring certain applicants for a license to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing to produce adequate evidence, including official transcripts, that the applicants' educational credentials meet certain requirements; and authorizing the State Board of Nursing to take certain disciplinary action for the failure to complete certain education requirements.

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Title

Nurse Licensure - Educational Requirements - Enforcement

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 132 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 6) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-03-20SenateHearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-03-19SenateReferred Finance
2026-03-18HouseThird Reading Passed (132-0)
2026-03-13HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2026-03-13HouseFavorable with Amendments {743426/1 Adopted
2026-03-13HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
2026-02-09HouseHearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-06HouseFirst Reading Health

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Health Occupations8307(n/a)See Bill Text
Health Occupations8316(n/a)See Bill Text
Health Occupations87A-03(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


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