MD HB1527

Allows individuals to practice 26 types of complementary or alternative health care (including acupuncture, homeopathy, herbalism, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Reiki, and traditional naturopathy) without obtaining a state license, certification, or authorization, effective October 1, 2026

Prohibits unlicensed practitioners from performing surgery, prescribing drugs or controlled substances, setting fractures, exposing patients to X-rays, manipulating spines or joints, claiming to be licensed health care practitioners, or recommending patients discontinue prescribed medical treatment

Requires practitioners to provide clients written notice containing their name, contact information, licensure status, description of services, and qualifications, and must obtain and retain a signed acknowledgment from each client for at least 2 years

Amends licensing requirements across 21 titles of the Health Occupations Article to add exemptions for individuals practicing under the new complementary and alternative health care provisions

Preserves all common law and statutory claims for relief that clients may bring against complementary or alternative health care practitioners for malpractice or harm