SB489Introduced in the Senate
Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in Foreign Countries - Exemption From Educational Requirements and Limited License
Introduced by Clarence Lam, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the exemption from certain educational requirements required for a license to practice medicine for certain applicants who have studied at an international medical school; authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning October 1, 2028, to issue a limited license to practice medicine to a physician trained and licensed in a foreign county under certain circumstances; and requiring the State Board of Physicians to consult with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society on the development of certain policies and regulations.
Where it stands
Third Reading Passed with Amendments (128-9)
April 13, 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 with Amendments · April 13, 2026
128
Yes
9
No
4
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 | No |
| 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 Finance
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {283724/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {173125/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Floor Amendment {633627/1 (Delegate Hill) Adopted
Third Reading Passed with Amendments (128-9)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 283724/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 173125/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 633627/1 (Delegate Hill) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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