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SB 186

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-186
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Finance; Health
Senate enacted 2026-06-20
Summary

Clarifying that applicants for licensure as an optometrist and certain applicants for reinstatement are required to pass all sections of each part of a licensure examination; repealing the requirement that the State Board of Examiners in Optometry give examinations to licensure applicants; prohibiting the Board from placing a licensee on inactive status for more than 6 consecutive years; etc.

Sponsor
Senator Augustine
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-20 Status enacted
2026-06-20 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27
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