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HB 723

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Health Occupations - Authorization to Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or Certified in Another State

Sponsor: Kenneth Kerr (District 3)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to issue a license or certification to certain applicants licensed or certified by another state within 15 business days after receiving the completed application; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop a plan for a temporary or permanent authorization to practice a health occupation in the State for certain individuals who left employment with a federal agency after January 20, 2025; requiring the Department to submit the plan by October 1, 2025 to certain committees; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 5Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVa’Becket, ThomasMSDAOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDoring, CharlesMaryland State Dental AssociationOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDoherty, DanielMaryland State Dental Association, Maryland Society of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDelegate Kerr, Delegate KerrlegislatorIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVLang, AlanIndividualPosition only

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