HB 373 — Maryland
State Board of Dental Examiners - Disciplinary Action and Unannounced Inspections
Authorizing the State Board of Dental Examiners to conduct unannounced inspections of the office of certain dentists to determine compliance with certain guidelines for infection control; altering the grounds for discipline of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental and dental hygienist license applicants; and authorizing the Board to take disciplinary action against certified expanded function dental assistants and certificate applicants under certain circumstances.
Latest action: Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 20, 2026
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Committees: Health (House of Delegates); Finance (Senate)
Updated Mar 20, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Health
Jan 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Health
Feb 23, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted
Feb 24, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed
Feb 24, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Feb 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Finance
Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Hearing canceled
Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Sponsored by Nic Kipke
House of Delegates vote — 136–0
On Third Reading · Feb 20, 2026 · result: pass
136 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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