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HB 1120 — Maryland

Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses

Authorizing members of the Foreign Service and spouses of members of the Foreign Service, under certain circumstances, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another State.

Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 492 · May 12, 2026

EnactedAccessibility - see also- Blind; Deaf; Disabilities; etcAccountantsAcupuncturistsAgents and BrokersAgriculture, Department ofAnimalsAppraisalsApprenticeships and InternshipsArchitects and ArchitectureArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesArt, Music, and Cultural AffairsAssisted LivingAttorneysAudiologists and Speech PathologistsBailBarbersBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsCalvert CountyCertificationsChemical TestsChild CareChiropractorsCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationContractorsCosmetologistsCounselors and TherapistsDental HygenistsDentistsDietitians and NutritionistsDriver EducationEducation, State Board ofElectriciansElectrologistsElectronic Funds TransferElevatorsEmergency Medical ServicesEnergy MattersEnergy Technology and InfrastructureEngineers and EngineeringEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental HealthEquipmentEthicsExplosivesFarmers and FarmingFederal GovernmentFertilizersFinance CompaniesFinancial Regulation, Division ofFire ProtectionFish and FishingFoodForestersFuelFuneralsGeneticsGoods and ServicesGunsHealth OccupationsHealth, Department ofHearing AidsHeating and CoolingHome DetentionInspectionsInsurance AdministrationInterior DesignersInternational AffairsInvestigations and InquiriesLabor and Industry, Division ofLabor, Department ofLaboratoriesLand Surveyors and SurveysLandscape ArchitectsLicensesLong-Term CareMassageMedical Testing and DiagnosisMedication TechnitionsMental and Behavioral HealthMidwivesMilk ProductsMiningMorticiansMotor Vehicle Dealers and SalespeopleMotor Vehicle EquipmentMotor Vehicle InspectionMotor VehiclesNatural Resources, Department ofNurse PractitionersNursesNursing AssistantsNursing HomesOccupational TherapistsOptometrists, Ophthalmologists, and OpticiansOrgan DonorshipPawnshopsPest ControlPharmacists and PharmaciesPhysical TherapistsPhysician AssistantsPhysiciansPilots and Docking MastersPlumbingPodiatristsPrecious Metals and StonesPsychiatristsPsychologistsPublic Safety and Correctional Services, Department ofRadiationReal EstateRecyclingRefuse DisposalRehabilitationRenewable Energy SourcesRetail SalesSafetySocial WorkersSpecial EventsSports and RecreationSpousesStandards and Best PracticesState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsState Police, Department ofStudentsSubstance Abuse TreatmentSurveillanceTax PreparersTeachersTitlesTowingTransient MerchantsTransportationTreesUtilitiesVeterinariansWastewaterWellsWholesale DistributionWork, Labor, and EmploymentWreckers and Scrap Processors

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Economic Matters (House of Delegates); Health (House of Delegates); Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate); Finance (Senate)

Updated May 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Economic Matters and Health

    Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)

    Feb 19, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)

    Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m. (Economic Matters)

    Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates

  5. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

  6. Favorable with Amendments {

    Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

  8. Third Reading Passed

    Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

  9. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Finance

    Mar 23, 2026 · Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Apr 10, 2026 · Senate

  11. Favorable Adopted

    Apr 10, 2026 · Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed

    Apr 10, 2026 · Senate

  13. Third Reading Passed

    Apr 13, 2026 · Senate

  14. Returned Passed

    Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  15. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 492

    May 12, 2026 · executive

Sponsored by Mike Rogers, Brian Chisholm, Seth Howard, Mary Lehman, LaToya Nkongolo, Chris Adams, Steve Arentz, Harry Bhandari, Diana Fennell, Andre Johnson, Jesse Pippy, April Rose, Pam Queen, William Wivell

House of Delegates vote — 136–0

On Third Reading · Mar 11, 2026 · result: pass

136 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting

Charlotte CrutchfieldDistrict 19YeaJulian IveyDistrict 47AYeaLaToya NkongoloDistrict 31YeaRyan SpiegelDistrict 17YeaGabriel AceveroDistrict 39YeaBonnie CullisonDistrict 19YeaJay JacobsDistrict 36YeaDarrell OdomDistrict 27AYeaDana SteinDistrict 11BYeaChris AdamsDistrict 37BYeaDebra DavisDistrict 28YeaAndre JohnsonDistrict 34AYeaJulie Palakovich CarrDistrict 17YeaVaughn StewartDistrict 19YeaJackie AddisonDistrict 45YeaEric EbersoleDistrict 44AYeaSteve JohnsonDistrict 34AYeaCheryl PasteurDistrict 11AYeaSean StinnettDistrict 41YeaNick AllenDistrict 8YeaMark EdelsonDistrict 46YeaDana JonesDistrict 30AYeaEdith PattersonDistrict 28YeaJosh StonkoDistrict 42CYeaTiffany AlstonDistrict 24YeaElizabeth EmbryDistrict 43AYeaAnne KaiserDistrict 14YeaScott PhillipsDistrict 10YeaKathy SzeligaDistrict 7AYeaMarlon AmpreyDistrict 40YeaKris FairDistrict 3YeaAaron KaufmanDistrict 18YeaJesse PippyDistrict 4YeaDeni TaverasDistrict 47BYeaKevin AndersonDistrict 38AYeaJessica FeldmarkDistrict 12AYeaKen KerrDistrict 3YeaAndrew PruskiDistrict 33AYeaKym TaylorDistrict 23YeaSteve ArentzDistrict 36YeaDiana FennellDistrict 47AYeaNic KipkeDistrict 31YeaLily QiDistrict 15YeaJen TerrasaDistrict 13YeaLauren ArikanDistrict 7BYeaMark FisherDistrict 27CYeaMarc KormanDistrict 16YeaPam QueenDistrict 14YeaKaren TolesDistrict 25YeaHeather Bagnall TudballDistrict 33CYeaLinda FoleyDistrict 15YeaMary LehmanDistrict 21YeaTeresa ReillyDistrict 35AYeaChris TomlinsonDistrict 5YeaTerry BakerDistrict 1CYeaCathi ForbesDistrict 43BYeaRobbyn LewisDistrict 46YeaKent RobersonDistrict 25YeaVeronica TurnerDistrict 26YeaBen BarnesDistrict 21YeaDavid Fraser-HidalgoDistrict 15YeaJeff LongDistrict 27BYeaDenise RobertsDistrict 25YeaKris ValderramaDistrict 26YeaSandy BartlettDistrict 32YeaJeff GhristDistrict 36YeaBob LongDistrict 6YeaMike RogersDistrict 32YeaWilliam ValentineDistrict 2AYeaBarry BeauchampDistrict 38BYeaRobin GrammerDistrict 6YeaLesley LopezDistrict 39YeaApril RoseDistrict 5YeaJoe VogelDistrict 17YeaDylan BehlerDistrict 30AYeaMike GriffithDistrict 35AYeaSandy RosenbergDistrict 41YeaRon WatsonDistrict 23YeaHarry BhandariDistrict 8YeaMichele GuytonDistrict 42BYeaKim RossDistrict 8YeaMelissa WellsDistrict 40YeaAdrian BoafoDistrict 23YeaGuy GuzzoneDistrict 13YeaAletheia McCaskillDistrict 44BYeaMalcolm RuffDistrict 41YeaJennifer White HollandDistrict 10YeaRegina BoyceDistrict 43AYeaAndrea HarrisonDistrict 24YeaSusan McComasDistrict 34BYeaSheila RuthDistrict 44BYeaJheanelle WilkinsDistrict 20YeaJason BuckelDistrict 1BYeaWayne HartmanDistrict 38CYeaRic MetzgarDistrict 6YeaSheree Sample-HughesDistrict 37AYeaC.T. WilsonDistrict 28YeaJon CardinDistrict 11BYeaAnne HealeyDistrict 22YeaApril MillerDistrict 4YeaMatthew SchindlerDistrict 2BYeaGreg WimsDistrict 39YeaMark ChangDistrict 32YeaTerri HillDistrict 12AYeaBernice Mireku-NorthDistrict 14YeaStuart SchmidtDistrict 33BYeaWilliam WivellDistrict 2AYeaLorig CharkoudianDistrict 20YeaJim HinebaughDistrict 1AYeaDavid MoonDistrict 20YeaEmily ShettyDistrict 18YeaSarah WolekDistrict 16YeaBrian ChisholmDistrict 31YeaMarvin HolmesDistrict 23YeaGabriel MorenoDistrict 13YeaGary SimmonsDistrict 12BYeaJamila WoodsDistrict 26YeaBarrie CilibertiDistrict 4YeaKevin HornbergerDistrict 35BYeaMatt MorganDistrict 29AYeaKaren SimpsonDistrict 3YeaTeresa WoormanDistrict 16YeaLuke ClippingerDistrict 46YeaSeth HowardDistrict 30BYeaTodd MorganDistrict 29CYeaWill SmithDistrict 20YeaChao WuDistrict 9AYeaDerrick ColeyDistrict 24YeaTom HutchinsonDistrict 37BYeaRyan NawrockiDistrict 7AYeaJared SolomonDistrict 18YeaNatalie ZieglerDistrict 9AYeaFrank ConawayDistrict 40YeaChristopher BouchatDistrict 5Not votingBrian CrosbyDistrict 29BNot votingNicole WilliamsDistrict 22Not votingCaylin YoungDistrict 45Not votingAdrienne JonesDistrict 10Absent
Speakeras recorded — not linked to a profileYea
Mangioneas recorded — not linked to a profileYea
Martinezas recorded — not linked to a profileYea
Official record — Maryland General Assembly roll call

Senate vote — 44–0

On Third Reading · Mar 27, 2026 · result: pass

44 yea · 0 nay · 3 absent, excused, abstain or not voting

Paul CordermanDistrict 2YeaSteve HersheyDistrict 36YeaClarence LamDistrict 12YeaBryan SimonaireDistrict 31YeaDalya AttarDistrict 41YeaBrian FeldmanDistrict 15YeaKatie HesterDistrict 9YeaKaren YoungDistrict 3YeaWill SmithDistrict 20YeaMalcolm AugustineDistrict 47YeaBill FoldenDistrict 4YeaShelly HettlemanDistrict 11YeaSara LoveDistrict 16YeaJeff WaldstreicherDistrict 18YeaJack BaileyDistrict 29YeaJason GallionDistrict 35YeaCarl JacksonDistrict 8YeaJohnny MautzDistrict 37YeaAlonzo WashingtonDistrict 22YeaPam BeidleDistrict 32YeaDawn GileDistrict 33YeaMary-Dulany JamesDistrict 34YeaCory McCrayDistrict 45YeaMary WashingtonDistrict 43YeaJoanne BensonDistrict 24YeaGuy GuzzoneDistrict 13YeaJ.B. JenningsDistrict 7YeaMike McKayDistrict 1YeaRon WatsonDistrict 23YeaBen BrooksDistrict 10YeaKevin HarrisDistrict 27YeaCheryl KaganDistrict 17YeaJustin ReadyDistrict 5YeaChris WestDistrict 42YeaMary Beth CarozzaDistrict 38YeaAntonio HayesDistrict 40YeaNancy KingDistrict 39YeaJim RosapepeDistrict 21YeaCraig ZuckerDistrict 14YeaNick CharlesDistrict 25YeaShaneka HensonDistrict 30YeaBen KramerDistrict 19YeaJohnny SallingDistrict 6YeaArthur EllisDistrict 28Not votingAnthony MuseDistrict 26Not votingCharles SydnorDistrict 44Not voting
Mr. Presidentas recorded — not linked to a profileYea
Official record — Maryland General Assembly roll call
Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Bill text (Third reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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