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MarylandSB 00542026 Regular SessionSenate

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.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 182 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 48

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    4/7/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

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

    3/16/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/19/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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