State Board of Architects - Grounds for Discipline and Anonymous Complaints
Sponsor: Lily Qi (District 15)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 246 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring instead of authorizing the Board of Architects to deny, reprimand, or suspend a license to practice architecture or a permit to operate a business through which an individual may practice architecture under certain circumstances; authorizing the Board to establish an electronic portal to allow the anonymous reporting of a suspected violation of certain provision of law relating to the practicing of architecture; requiring a code official to verify a licensee's credentials; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Frank, Laurence | AIA MD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Moloney, Craig | CEM Design, Architects | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dove, John | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| FAV | Catellier, Eric | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Qi, Delegate Qilegislator | Individual | Oral |