State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions

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 bars Maryland’s State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from suspending, revoking, reprimanding, censuring, or placing a veterinarian on probation solely because the professional talks about or suggests using cannabis or cannabidiol on an animal. It applies to all licensed veterinarians and veterinary practitioners in the state. The change aims to protect clinicians’ ability to discuss emerging therapies without fear of disciplinary action.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Feb 27, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed
9. Feb 24, 2026Favorable Adopted
10. Feb 23, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
11. Jan 28, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
12. Jan 23, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation

Sponsors

• Guyton · sponsor
• Spiegel
• Taveras
• Terrasa
• Woorman

Bill text

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