MarylandSB 08062026 Regular SessionSenate

Health Occupations - Criminal History Records Checks

Sponsored By: Pamela Beidle (Democratic)

Passed

Health OccupationsAcupuncturistsApplicants and ApplicationsCertificationsChild CareCommittees and CommissionsCriminal Background InvestigationsDentistsDietitians and NutritionistsEnvironmental HealthFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFingerprintingFormsHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Information TechnologyInterstate AffairsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMedication TechnitionsMorticiansNurses -see also- Nurse Practitioners; Nursing AssistantsOptometrists, Ophthalmologists, and OpticiansPermits -see also- Building PermitsPharmacists and Pharmacies -see also- DrugsPhysical TherapistsPodiatristsPrivacyPsychologistsPublic Safety and Correctional Services, Department ofRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsWholesale DistributionWorkers' Compensation

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pamela Beidle

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mary Washington

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dawn Gile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Antonio Hayes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Stephen S. Hershey

    Senate

  • Carl Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin F. Kramer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Mautz

    Republican • Senate

  • Justin Ready

    Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

House vote 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate
  2. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/8/2026House
  3. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House
  4. Favorable Report by Health

    4/8/2026House
  5. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)

    3/23/2026House
  6. Referred Health Judiciary

    3/20/2026House
  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate
  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026Senate
  9. Favorable with Amendments {673623/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026Senate
  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/16/2026Senate
  11. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026Senate
  12. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

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