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MD SB297

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nancy King

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Delays the mandatory licensing date for sign language interpreters in Maryland from January 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026
  • Individuals must be licensed by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters before providing interpretation services or representing themselves as authorized interpreters
  • Board members appointed before July 1, 2026 may satisfy licensing requirements by holding a nationally or regionally recognized certification or meeting other Board-established criteria
  • Designated as an emergency bill, requiring three-fifths approval from both Houses and taking effect immediately upon enactment
  • Amends Chapters 269 and 270 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2023

Legislative Description

Sign Language Interpreters - Licensing Requirement

Safety

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment1/10/2025

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