SB418Introduced in the Senate
Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses
Introduced by Bryan Simonaire, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing members of the Foreign Service and spouses of members of the Foreign Service, for the duration of the assignment or detail, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another state under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 493
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
128
Yes
0
No
13
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.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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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 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {443327/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {373620/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Economic Matters Health
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (128-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 493
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 443327/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 373620/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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