Nurse Licensure - Educational Requirements - Enforcement
Sponsor: Jen Terrasa (District 13)Committee: HealthSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring certain applicants for a license to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing to produce adequate evidence, including official transcripts, that the applicants' educational credentials meet certain requirements; and authorizing the State Board of Nursing to take certain disciplinary action for the failure to complete certain education requirements.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Terrasa, Jen | Delegate, MD General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Terrasa, Jen | Delegate, MD General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Terrasa, Delegate Terrasalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Terrasa, Delegate Terrasalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Scott, Rhonda | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborah | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Jervey, Trap | Board of Nursing | Oral + Written (PDF) |