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Maryland General Assembly · HB0452 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47 (Chapter 47)

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions

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Officially: “State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from suspending or revoking a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State, reprimanding or censuring a licensee, or placing a licensee on probation solely on the basis of the licensee discussing or recommending the use of cannabis or a product that contains cannabidiol on an animal for potential therapeutic effect or health supplementation purposes.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 22, 2026
Hearing · Feb 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 17, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 15, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026

The numbers

5
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate GuytonDelegate SpiegelDelegate TaverasDelegate TerrasaDelegate Woorman
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47 (as of Aug 30, 2026).