MD SB279

Expands Maryland law provisions that previously applied only to "armed forces" members to cover all "uniformed services," which includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps

Standardizes definitions across multiple Maryland code articles by referencing federal definitions in 37 U.S.C. § 101 and 38 U.S.C. § 101 for terms including "active duty," "service member," "veteran," "uniformed services," and "reserve component"

Extends expedited professional licensing procedures and fee waivers to active service members, eligible veterans, and their spouses across business occupations, insurance, financial institutions, and mortgage loan originator licensing

Renames the "Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program" to the "Uniformed Services Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program" and expands eligibility to all uniformed services reserve component members

Takes effect October 1, 2025, and was approved by Governor Wes Moore on April 8, 2025