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MarylandHB 04522026 Regular SessionHouse

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions

Sponsored By: Michele Guyton (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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Veterinarians protected for cannabis advice

Beginning October 1, 2026, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may not punish a licensee only for talking about or recommending cannabis or CBD for an animal’s therapy or health. This protection applies only when the case is based solely on that talk or recommendation. Cannabis here means products with more than 0.3% delta‑9 THC and does not include hemp. All other discipline rules still apply, such as for fraud, drug or controlled‑substance crimes, gross negligence, or animal cruelty.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ryan Spiegel

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/27/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    2/26/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed

    2/24/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    2/23/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026House

  12. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/23/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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