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MD HB723

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken Kerr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Dental Examiners must issue licenses to dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other states within 15 business days of receiving a completed application, provided applicants pass required examinations and have no disciplinary history

  • Dental radiation technologists certified in other states can obtain Maryland certification if they meet qualification requirements, pass a comparable examination, and have a clean disciplinary record

  • Maryland Department of Health must develop a plan for temporary or permanent authorization for health professionals who left federal employment after January 20, 2025, and hold equivalent licenses from other states

  • The Department must submit the plan with any necessary statutory changes to the Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee by October 1, 2025

  • Licensing provisions take effect October 1, 2025; remaining provisions take effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2025
Health and Government Operations1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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