Loading chat...

MD SB749

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Kramer

Click for details

Origin

Senate

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 meet examination and qualification requirements

  • Dental radiation technologists certified in other states can obtain Maryland certification if they pass a comparable examination, have no disciplinary history, and meet standard qualifications, with certificates issued within 15 business days

  • 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 this plan, including any necessary statutory changes, to the Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee by October 1, 2025

  • Section 1 provisions take effect October 1, 2025; remaining provisions take effect July 1, 2025; signed by Governor Wes Moore on April 8, 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 11

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Government Operations3/17/2025
Finance1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available