Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 489: Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in Foreign Countries - Exemption From Educational Requirements and Limited License
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 489 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in Foreign Countries - Exemption From Educational Requirements and Limited License. Primary sponsor: Clarence Lam (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Pam Beidle (Democratic), Antonio Hayes (Democratic), Alonzo Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Third Reading Passed with Amendments.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Antonio Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Alonzo Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Third Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments 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 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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