govt.fyi
Maryland General Assembly · SB0418 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 493 (Chapter 493)

Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Authorizing members of the Foreign Service and spouses of members of the Foreign Service, for the duration of the assignment or detail, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another state under certain circumstances.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 28, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 31, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Simonaire
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 493 (as of Aug 30, 2026).