MarylandSB 00722025 Regular SessionSenate

Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing

Sponsored By: Clarence K. Lam (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health OccupationsCertificationsCommittees and CommissionsEvidenceHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Internet -see also- Internet AccessInterstate AffairsLanguage -see also- Communications; LiteracyLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsNurses -see also- Nurse Practitioners; Nursing AssistantsRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle Registration

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 139 • No: 42

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 106 • No: 29 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 13 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 732

    5/20/2025
  2. Returned Passed

    4/1/2025Senate
  3. Third Reading Passed (106-29)

    4/1/2025House
  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House
  5. Favorable Report by Health and Government Operations

    3/28/2025House
  6. Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/11/2025House
  7. Referred Health and Government Operations

    2/28/2025House
  8. Third Reading Passed (33-13)

    2/27/2025Senate
  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/25/2025Senate
  10. Favorable with Amendments {543722/1 Adopted

    2/25/2025Senate
  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/24/2025Senate
  12. Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate
  13. First Reading Finance

    1/8/2025Senate
  14. Pre-filed

    11/1/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

  • Third Reading

    2/25/2025

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

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