Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 326: Physician Assistants and Midwives - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners (Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 326 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Physician Assistants and Midwives - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners (Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Clarence Lam (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Pam Beidle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 222.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 222
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Health
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Health
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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