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MD SB917

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mautz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that audiologists may conduct health screenings specifically related to auditory or vestibular conditions in the human ear

  • Authorizes audiologists to order and perform in-office, nonradiographic scanning or imaging of the external auditory canal as it relates to auditory or vestibular conditions

  • Amends Section 2-101(q) of the Maryland Health Occupations Article to update the statutory definition of "practice audiology"

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Health Occupations - Practice of Audiology - Definition

Health Occupations

Last Action

Third Reading Passed (45-0)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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