SB242Introduced in the Senate
Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act
Introduced by Bryan Simonaire, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing active service members and spouses, under certain circumstances, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another state; and altering the definition of "eligible veteran" for purposes of certain provisions of law governing occupational or professional licensing processes to include former service members who have been discharged before the date on which an application for a license, certificate, or registration is submitted.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 694
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
135
Yes
0
No
6
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 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment and Finance
Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {353729/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections Health
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {323125/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 694
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 353729/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 323125/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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