Residential Service Agencies - Private Duty Nursing - On-Site Nurse Training Programs

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to adopt rules that allow residential service agencies to hire licensed nurses even if they do not meet the usual clinical‑experience requirements, as long as the agency provides on‑site training and competency evaluations. Agencies must also screen staff, keep documentation, and have their training programs approved by the department. The goal is to expand the private‑duty nursing workforce while maintaining patient safety.

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Hearings

• Finance — Bill Hearing
  Finance · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Finance Committee
  Senate Finance Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Mar 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 217
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report by Finance
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
10. Mar 21, 2026Favorable Report by Health
11. Mar 21, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
12. Mar 11, 2026Hearing canceled

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Guzzone · sponsor

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