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Maryland General Assembly · SB0653 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 245 (Chapter 245)

State Board of Architects - Grounds for Discipline and Anonymous Complaints

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Officially: “State Board of Architects - Grounds for Discipline and Anonymous Complaints Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Requiring instead of authorizing the Board of Architects to deny, reprimand, or suspend a license to practice architecture or a permit to operate a business through which an individual may practice architecture under certain circumstances; authorizing the Board to establish an electronic portal to allow the anonymous reporting of a suspected violation of certain provisions of law relating to the practicing of architecture; authorizing a certain code official to verify a licensee's documents befo
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 26, 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 21, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Kagan
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 245 (as of Aug 30, 2026).