Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 986: Nurse Licensure - Educational Requirements - Enforcement
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 986 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nurse Licensure - Educational Requirements - Enforcement. Primary sponsor: Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health