STATE BILLMD SB 489ENGROSSED

Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in Foreign Countries - Exemption From Educational Requirements and Limited License

State of Maryland

Altering the exemption from certain educational requirements required for a license to practice medicine for certain applicants who have studied at an international medical school; authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning October 1, 2028, to issue a limited license to practice medicine to a physician trained and licensed in a foreign county under certain circumstances; and requiring the State Board of Physicians to consult with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society on the development of certain policies and regulations.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 23, 2026
234 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 489 · EngrossedMar 23

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Bill details

Last action
Third Reading Passed with Amendments (128-9) · Apr 13, 2026

Sponsors

CLClarence LamSenator · Democrat · SD-012Primary sponsor
KLKaren Lewis YoungSenator · Democrat · SD-003
PBPamela BeidleSenator · Democrat · SD-032
AHAntonio HayesSenator · Democrat · SD-040
AWAlonzo WashingtonSenator · Democrat · SD-022

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed with Amendments (128-9)House
Apr 13, 2026Floor Amendment {633627/1 (Delegate Hill) AdoptedHouse
Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {173125/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse
Mar 24, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 24, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-0)Senate
Show 5 earlier actions
Mar 23, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments {283724/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 3, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 2, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading Passed with AmendmentsApr 13, 2026 · House · 128 yea · 9 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health Occupations
  • accreditation
  • Evidence
  • International Affairs
  • Job Training
  • Licenses
  • Medical Schools
  • Physicians
  • Work, Labor, and Employment
  • Applicants and Applications
  • Discipline
  • Fees
  • Forms
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health, Department of
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitals
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Time
  • Education
  • Reports

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