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MarylandSB 04182026 Regular SessionSenate

Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

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 SalesRules and RegulationsSafety -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

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (128-0)

    4/13/2026House

  3. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/8/2026House

  5. Referred Economic Matters Health

    3/13/2026House

  6. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Floor Amendment {373620/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {443327/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

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

    3/9/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment and Finance

    1/29/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

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  • First Reading

    1/29/2026

    PDF

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