State Board of Sign Language Interpreters - Membership and Licensing

Summary

It increases the board to 11 members, adds specific seats for deaf, deaf‑blind, and interpreter representatives, and requires the governor to appoint members after an outreach‑based nomination process. The governor can also remove members for misconduct or excessive absences, and the deadline for the board to publish licensing requirements is moved to Dec. 31 2026. These changes aim to improve diversity, accountability, and regulation of sign language interpreting in Maryland.

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