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

Summary

The bill lets the Maryland Board of Physicians issue a non‑renewable license, lasting up to three years, to physicians trained outside the United States who meet a set of education, training and competency standards. It also creates a step‑by‑step path to full licensure after the limited term. The law takes effect Oct. 1 2026, with the first licenses available Oct. 1 2028.

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Hearings

• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Feb 18, 2026

History

1. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
2. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
4. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
6. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
7. Feb 5, 2026Hearing canceled
8. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
9. Feb 4, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Jan 28, 2026First Reading Health

Sponsors

• Hill · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Cullison
• Feldmark
• Guzzone
• Kaufman
• Lehman
• Lopez
• Martinez
• Rosenberg
• Ross
• Smith
• White Holland
• Woorman
• Wu

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