Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: May 26
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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.

Subjects

Rules and RegulationsFinancial InstitutionsVeteransEquipmentGunsSafetyReal PropertyLicensesMotor Vehicle InspectionInterstate AffairsCommerce and BusinessAnimalsSales and Use TaxAdministrative AgenciesMotor Vehicle EquipmentRecyclingPublic Service CommissionUtilitiesCommittees and CommissionsNatural Resources, Department ofInsurance AdministrationMortgagesFire ProtectionContractorsAbandoned VehiclesWreckers and Scrap ProcessorsAppraisalsReal EstateElectronic GovernmentDealersChild CareFertilizersCriminal Background InvestigationsAccountantsWellsCosmetologistsPilots and Docking MastersAgents and BrokersHeating and CoolingInspectionsElectriciansGeneticsPublic Safety and Correctional Services, Department ofRegistrationCalvert CountySports and RecreationHealth OccupationsState Police, Department ofFoodChiropractorsPhysical TherapistsLandscape ArchitectsMassagePlumbingNursing HomesPhysiciansNursesLabor and Industry, Division ofAudiologists and Speech PathologistsOccupational TherapistsFuneralsMorticiansElectrologistsEducation, State Board ofElectronic Funds TransferPharmacists and PharmaciesChemical TestsFinance CompaniesPawnshopsPrecious Metals and StonesMiningRadiationEnergy MattersForestersTreesLong-Term CareAssisted LivingPublicationsAttorneysAgriculture, Department ofPest ControlFinancial Regulation, Division ofSocial WorkersEmergency Medical ServicesDentistsExplosivesTransient MerchantsRefuse DisposalTowingTax PreparersVeterinariansDriver EducationPsychologistsLaboratoriesPodiatristsElevatorsVocational RehabilitationNursing AssistantsMilk ProductsHearing AidsHome DetentionMidwivesTimeState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsEnvironmental HealthAcupuncturistsDietitians and NutritionistsRetail SalesMental and Behavioral HealthSpousesHealth, Department ofSchool AdministrationEnvironment, Department of theCertificationsLabor, Department ofSpecial EventsWork, Labor, and EmploymentManagers and SupervisorsArt, Music, and Cultural AffairsOptometrists, Ophthalmologists, and OpticiansBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsSupreme Court of MarylandMedical Testing and DiagnosisCivil Rights and Social EquitySubstance Abuse TreatmentWholesale DistributionGoods and ServicesWastewaterMotor Vehicle Dealers and SalespeopleApplicants and ApplicationsIndustry and ManufacturingArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesSurveillanceApprenticeships and InternshipsCounselors and TherapistsComplementary and Alternative MedicineArchitects and ArchitectureEngineers and EngineeringLand Surveyors and SurveysMedication Technitions

Progress

IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 3, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 18, 2026
PassedMar 19, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 13, 2026
Became lawMay 26, 2026

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