HB1483Introduced in the House of Delegates
Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care
Introduced by Anne Kaiser, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repealing the authority of the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to issue a temporary telehealth license; and exempting certain State licensure requirements for certain individuals who are licensed in another state and who provide counseling through telehealth to clients in the State.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
131
Yes
0
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Not Voting |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:15 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:40 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 3:10 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {703727/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {233526/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 703727/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 233526/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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