STATE BILLMD HB 598ENGROSSED

Physicians - Licensing - Internationally Trained Physicians and Licensed Physicians Residing in Other Jurisdictions

State of Maryland

Authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning January 1, 2028, to issue a limited license, not to exceed 3 years, to practice medicine to an internationally trained physician under certain circumstances; prohibiting the renewal of a limited license issued by the Board; and requiring the Board to adopt regulations establishing minimum qualifications and application fees and to provide a pathway to full licensure; etc.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 23, 2026
234 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 598 · EngrossedMar 23

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Bill details

Last action
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance · Apr 13, 2026

Sponsors

THTerri HillRepresentative · Democrat · HD-012Primary sponsor
HBHeather BagnallRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033
JFJessica FeldmarkRepresentative · Democrat · HD-012
PGPam GuzzoneRepresentative · Democrat · HD-013
MLMary LehmanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-021
SSStephanie SmithRepresentative · Democrat · HD-045
CWChao WuRepresentative · Democrat · HD-009
TATiffany AlstonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024
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BCBonnie CullisonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-019
AKAaron KaufmanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-018
LLLesley LopezRepresentative · Democrat · HD-039
AMAshanti MartinezRepresentative · Democrat · HD-022
SRSamuel RosenbergRepresentative · Democrat · HD-041
KRKim RossRepresentative · Democrat · HD-008
JWJennifer White HollandRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010
TWTeresa WoormanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Mar 23, 2026Referred FinanceSenate
Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (99-34)House
Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {183828/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse
Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.House
Feb 5, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Show 2 earlier actions
Feb 4, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 28, 2026First Reading HealthHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · House · 99 yea · 34 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health Occupations
  • Applicants and Applications
  • Certifications
  • Classifications and Designations
  • Discipline
  • Ethics
  • Evidence
  • International Affairs
  • Job Training
  • Licenses
  • Medical Schools
  • Physicians
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • Committees and Commissions
  • accreditation
  • Baltimore City
  • Evaluations and Reviews
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health, Department of
  • Higher Education
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Plans and Proposals
  • Records
  • Reports
  • School Testing
  • State Universities and Colleges
  • Washington County
  • Work, Labor, and Employment

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