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MarylandSB 07492025 Regular SessionSenate

Health Occupations - Authorization to Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or Certified in Another State

Sponsored By: Benjamin F. Kramer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health OccupationsCertificationsCommittees and CommissionsDentistsFederal GovernmentHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Interstate AffairsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsReportsRules and RegulationsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Maryland certification path for dental radiation technologists

Beginning October 1, 2025, dental radiation technologists authorized in another state have a Maryland certification path. Applicants must pay the required fee, meet Maryland’s qualifications, and satisfy another state’s exam requirement that Maryland’s dental board finds comparable. Applicants cannot be under another state’s disciplinary investigation or have pending charges against their certification. They also cannot have discipline or convictions that justify Maryland discipline, or have previously failed Maryland’s certification exam. The board must issue certificates within 15 business days after receiving completed applications from eligible applicants.

Dental professionals get a firm licensing deadline

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland’s dental board must issue eligible dentists’ and dental hygienists’ licenses within 15 business days. The clock starts when the board receives a completed application. This deadline does not waive Maryland’s licensing requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Benjamin F. Kramer

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 221 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11

    4/8/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/3/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/3/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/1/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/31/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {613122/1 Adopted

    3/31/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations

    3/31/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/17/2025House

  10. Referred Health and Government Operations

    3/17/2025House

  11. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/17/2025Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed

    3/14/2025Senate

  13. Favorable Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  14. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/14/2025Senate

  15. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2025Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    1/31/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/3/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/31/2025

    PDF

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