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Maryland General Assembly · HB0643 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 (Chapter 174)

Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications” Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 23, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate ValderramaDelegate QiDelegate Wivell

Recorded votes

Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.40Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 33, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 14
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.27House · 2026-02-24 · Voting Yea 128, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 11
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 (as of Sep 4, 2026).