State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.18House · 2026-03-20 · Voting Yea 137, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.45Senate · 2026-03-03 · Voting Yea 45, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
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 48 (as of Sep 4, 2026).