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SB 489

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: June 15, 2026.

Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in Foreign Countries - Exemption From Educational Requirements and Limited License.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-489
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee Finance; Health
Senate enrolled 2026-06-15
Education Healthcare
Summary

Altering the exemption from certain educational requirements required for a license to practice medicine for certain applicants who have studied at an international medical school; authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning October 1, 2028, to issue a limited license to practice medicine to a physician trained and licensed in a foreign county under certain circumstances; and requiring the State Board of Physicians to consult with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society on the development of certain policies and regulations.

Sponsor
Senator Lam
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-15 Status enrolled
2026-06-15 Latest Action In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (128-9)
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