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Yes: 182 • No: 0
MarylandSB 00542026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions
Sponsored By: Clarence K. Lam (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
AgricultureCannabisAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.Animals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapCommittees and CommissionsDisciplineLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsVeterinarians
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Vets protected for cannabis and CBD advice
Beginning October 1, 2026, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners cannot suspend, revoke, reprimand, censure, or put a veterinarian on probation solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD for an animal. This protection only applies when that talk is the only reason for discipline. Cannabis means the Cannabis sativa plant and its parts with more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Hemp and hemp products are not treated as cannabis.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Clarence K. Lam
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 48
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (137-0)
4/7/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026HouseFavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
4/3/2026HouseHearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026HouseReferred Environment and Transportation
3/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (45-0)
3/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
3/18/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
3/18/2026SenateFavorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/16/2026SenateHearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
1/16/2026SenateFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
1/14/2026SenatePre-filed
9/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/18/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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