State Acupuncture Board - Revisions
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “State Acupuncture Board - Revisions” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the State Acupuncture Board to make available proof of renewal, rather than issuing a renewal certificate; prohibiting a person from employing an individual to practice acupuncture without a license or aiding or abetting the unauthorized practice of acupuncture; providing that a person who violates the Act, for a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to 1 year or both; and providing that a subsequent offense is a felony
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 26, 2026
Hearing · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 20, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 27, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 30, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.90House · 2026-03-31 · Voting Yea 135, Voting Nay 2, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 1
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.79Senate · 2026-03-19 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 1
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 234 (as of Sep 4, 2026).