MarylandHB 11202026 Regular SessionHouse

Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses

Sponsored By: Mike Rogers (Democratic)

Passed

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsHealth OccupationsBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcAccountantsAcupuncturistsAgents and BrokersAgriculture, Department ofAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkAppraisalsApprenticeships and InternshipsArchitects and ArchitectureArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcAssisted LivingAttorneysAudiologists and Speech PathologistsBailBarbersCalvert CountyCertificationsChemical TestsChild CareChiropractorsCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationContractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc.CosmetologistsCounselors and TherapistsDental HygenistsDentistsDietitians and NutritionistsDriver EducationEducation, State Board ofElectronic Funds TransferElectriciansElectrologistsElevatorsEmergency Medical Services -see also- Ambul; RescSqdEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Energy Technology and InfrastructureEngineers and EngineeringEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental HealthEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.EthicsExplosives -see also- FireworksFarmers and Farming -see also- Agriculture; FarmlandFederal GovernmentFertilizersFinance CompaniesFinancial Regulation, Division ofFire ProtectionFish and Fishing -see also- Aquaculture; FishNets&DevFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.ForestersFuel -see also- CoalFuneralsGeneticsGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsGunsHealth, Department ofHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Hearing AidsHeating and CoolingHome DetentionInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInsurance AdministrationInterior DesignersInternational AffairsInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestLaboratoriesLabor, Department ofLabor and Industry, Division ofLandscape ArchitectsLand Surveyors and SurveysLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsLong-Term Care -see also- Continuing Care; Nursing HomesMassageMedical Testing and DiagnosisMedication TechnitionsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.MidwivesMilk ProductsMiningMorticiansMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle Dealers and SalespeopleMotor Vehicle EquipmentMotor Vehicle InspectionNatural Resources, Department ofNurse PractitionersNurses -see also- Nurse Practitioners; Nursing AssistantsNursing AssistantsNursing Homes -see also- AsstLiving; ContinCare; LTCareOccupational TherapistsOptometrists, Ophthalmologists, and OpticiansOrgan DonorshipPawnshopsPest ControlPharmacists and Pharmacies -see also- DrugsPhysician AssistantsPhysicians -see also- MedExmnrs; Pediatr; Psychiatrists etc.Physical TherapistsPilots and Docking MastersPlumbingPodiatristsPrecious Metals and StonesPsychiatristsPsychologistsPublic Safety and Correctional Services, Department ofRadiationReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersRecyclingRefuse Disposal -see also- RecyclingRehabilitationRenewable Energy Sources -see also- Geotherm; Solar; etc.Retail SalesSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySocial WorkersSpecial EventsSports and RecreationSpousesStandards and Best PracticesState Police, Department ofStudentsSubstance Abuse TreatmentSurveillanceTax PreparersTeachersTitles -see also- DeedsTowingTransient MerchantsTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcTreesUtilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; WaterVeterinariansWastewaterWells -see also- Hydraulic Fracturing; WaterWholesale DistributionWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Wreckers and Scrap Processors

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mike Rogers
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Christopher T. Adams
Republican • House
Steven J. Arentz
Republican • House
Harry Bhandari
Democratic • House
Brian Chisholm
Republican • House
Diana M. Fennell
Democratic • House
Seth A. Howard
Republican • House
Mary A. Lehman
Democratic • House
LaToya Nkongolo
Republican • House
Jesse T. Pippy
House
Pam Queen
Democratic • House
April Rose
Republican • House
William J. Wivell
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 180 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

Returned Passed
4/13/2026House
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
4/13/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed
4/10/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted
4/10/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/10/2026Senate
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Finance
3/23/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
3/23/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/23/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {883726/1 Adopted
3/23/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
3/23/2026House
Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m. (Economic Matters)
3/3/2026House
Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)
3/3/2026House
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
2/19/2026House
First Reading Economic Matters and Health
2/11/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/23/2026
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First Reading
2/11/2026
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