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MarylandSB 01332026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Business Occupations and Professions - State Boards and Commissions - Sunset Extensions

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Signed by Governor

Business Occupations and ProfessionsAuditors and AuditsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Committees and CommissionsEvaluations and ReviewsLabor, Department ofReportsSunsetWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Licensing boards extended through 2032

Maryland keeps several licensing boards running through July 1, 2032. This covers barbers and cosmetologists; land surveyors; real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies, and home inspectors; and individual tax preparers. Beginning June 1, 2026, these boards and their rules stay in effect, with regular reviews under the state evaluation law. The Labor Department must report on these boards to the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee by July 1, 2030. The law adds no new fees or taxes; it extends current oversight.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 171 • No: 5

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 127 • No: 5 • Other: 10

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 128

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (127-5)

    4/2/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/1/2026House

  6. Referred Economic Matters

    2/13/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.

    1/26/2026Senate

  12. Hearing canceled

    1/26/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026Senate

  14. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  15. Pre-filed

    9/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

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  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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