STATE BILLMD HB 373ENGROSSED

State Board of Dental Examiners - Disciplinary Action and Unannounced Inspections

State of Maryland

Authorizing the State Board of Dental Examiners to conduct unannounced inspections of the office of certain dentists to determine compliance with certain guidelines for infection control; altering the grounds for discipline of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental and dental hygienist license applicants; and authorizing the Board to take disciplinary action against certified expanded function dental assistants and certificate applicants under certain circumstances.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Feb 26, 2026
259 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 373 · EngrossedFeb 26

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Bill details

Last action
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 20, 2026
Pending committee
Finance

Sponsor

NKNicholaus KipkeRepresentative · Republican · HD-031Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Mar 18, 2026Hearing canceledSenate
Mar 18, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 27, 2026Referred FinanceSenate
Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (136-0)House
Feb 24, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse
Feb 24, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse
Feb 23, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Show 4 earlier actions
Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.House
Feb 11, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Jan 28, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m.House
Jan 19, 2026First Reading HealthHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · House · 136 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health Occupations
  • AIDS
  • Certifications
  • Committees and Commissions
  • Controlled Dangerous Substances
  • Dental Hygenists
  • Dentists
  • Discipline
  • Ethics
  • Fraud
  • Health
  • Inspections
  • Licenses
  • Medical Conditions
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Safety
  • Sexual Matters
  • Standards and Best Practices

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