MarylandHB 07232025 Regular SessionHouse

Health Occupations - Authorization to Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or Certified in Another State

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Faster Maryland certification for dental radiation workers

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland’s dental board must certify qualifying out-of-state dental radiation technologists within 15 business days. The clock starts when the board receives a complete application. Applicants must be authorized to practice in another state, pay the required fee, and show they meet Maryland’s qualifications. They must also meet an out-of-state exam requirement that the board finds comparable to Maryland’s. Applicants cannot be under disciplinary investigation, have prior discipline for conduct warranting Maryland discipline, or have previously failed a Maryland certification exam.

Faster Maryland licenses for out-of-state dental professionals

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland’s dental board must license qualifying out-of-state dentists and dental hygienists within 15 business days. The clock starts when the board receives a complete application. Applicants must hold another state’s license, provide proof of qualifications, and pay the required application fee. Dentists can qualify by passing the American Dental Licensing Examination and Maryland’s dental law exam. Their alternative route requires averaging at least 850 practice hours yearly over the prior five years. It also requires a prior state licensing exam with a clinical component, the ADEX written exam, and Maryland’s dental law exam. Hygienists can qualify by passing the American Dental Hygiene Licensing Examination and Maryland’s dental hygiene law exam. Their alternative route requires averaging at least 150 practice hours yearly over the prior three years. It also requires a prior state licensing exam with a clinical component, the ADEX written exam, and Maryland’s dental hygiene law exam. Applicants cannot be under disciplinary investigation, have prior discipline for conduct warranting Maryland discipline, or have previously failed a Maryland licensing exam.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Kenneth Kerr
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 321 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Readings Passed with Amendments

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12
4/8/2025
Passed Enrolled
4/1/2025House
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
4/1/2025House
House Concurs Senate Amendments
4/1/2025House
Third Readings Passed with Amendments (47-0)
3/31/2025Senate
Floor Amendment {253427/1 (Senator Kramer) Adopted
3/31/2025Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/25/2025Senate
Favorable Report by Finance
3/24/2025Senate
Referred Finance
3/12/2025Senate
Third Reading Passed (138-0)
3/11/2025House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/11/2025House
Favorable Report by Health and Government Operations
3/10/2025House
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
1/29/2025House
First Reading Health and Government Operations
1/27/2025House

Bill Text

Enacted
4/8/2025
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Enrolled
4/1/2025
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Third Reading
3/11/2025
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First Reading
1/27/2025
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