Maryland Military Legislation & Policies

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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03/09/2023SB 280

04/06/2023SB 280

05/16/2023

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Edith Patterson sponsored legislation which will expand access to Family Child Care providers who are certified by the Department of Defense by exempting them from state licensure when operating off the installation.

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities7/16 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/19/2021HB288

03/18/2021SB183

05/18/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Maryland has agreed to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

03/15/2024HB 383

02/15/2024SB 27

04/24/2024

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Stephanie Smith sponsored a law making Maryland the fifth state to enact the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. The compact will become operational once seven states have adopted the compact language.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

03/12/2021HB736

03/18/2021SB571

05/18/2021

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Maryland has become the first state to enter into the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact. Once ten states pass the Compact, it will go into effect.

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Nurse Licensure Compact

10/01/2018

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Rejoined the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. Section 8-7A-01

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/12/2021HB540

03/16/2021SB139

04/13/2021

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The Compact will go into effect once 10 states pass identical legislation, placing Maryland at the forefront of this effort and advancing the interests of occupational therapists in Maryland and surrounding areas. Ease of practicing across state lines will allow traveling therapists, military families, and telehealth providers to improve access to care for all types of clients. The OT Compact will increase licensure portability while allowing member state regulatory boards to better protect consumers through enhanced sharing of licensure information.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/13/2019HB648

04/02/2019HB648

04/30/2019

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacted for the purpose of entering into the Interstate Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.

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Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

03/17/2021HB970

03/16/2021SB500

05/18/2021

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Maryland became the twentieth state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact in May 2021.

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Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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03/10/2023HB 749

02/17/2023SB115

05/16/2023

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

Governor Wes Moore signed legislation sponsored by Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield and Senator Michael Jackson provides state statutory authority to establish concurrent jurisdiction involving violations of federal law by a child on a military installation and assimilate them into state law. The legislation also clarifies the formal retrocession process for the Fort George G. Meade Military Reservation.

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

05/16/2023

Reduce Burdens Final Legislation

Maryland's approach to reducing burdens has been identified as a best practice for this issue. The school district has the burden of proof, and the court may award reasonable attorney’s fees and related costs, including expert witness fees and costs, to the parent of a child with a disability who is a prevailing party.

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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03/13/2024HB 1026

03/07/2024SB 707

04/10/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Chapter 27 of 2024, sponsored by Senator Michael Jackson and Delegate Edith Patterson, added the Space Force to the definition of armed forces in the state of Maryland, conferring the same benefits, privileges and rights afforded to members of the other military services.

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

03/15/2024HB 598

02/14/2024SB 413

04/24/2024

Employment Final Legislation

A new law sponsored by Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Adrian Boafo was signed by Governor Wes Moore which prohibits discrimination in employment and housing decisions based on military status. These protections include members of the active, reserve and guard component and their spouses. The law This law complements Governor Moore's preferential hiring effort for military spouses and makes it illegal for employers to decide not to hire someone because of their military affiliation.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Housing

03/15/2024HB 598

02/14/2024SB 413

04/24/2024

Housing Final Legislation

A new law sponsored by Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Adrian Boafo was signed by Governor Wes Moore which prohibits discrimination in employment and housing decisions based on military status. These protections include members of the active, reserve and guard component and their spouses. The law This law complements Governor Moore's preferential hiring effort for military spouses and makes it illegal for employers to decide not to hire someone because of their military affiliation.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils4/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

04/03/2024SB214

02/15/2024SB214

04/09/2024

Military Affairs Final Legislation

Governor Wes Moore passed a law adding the Maryland Secretary of Labor, Superintendent of Schools, and a military spouse to the membership of the Maryland Military Installation Council. The Maryland Military Installation Council identifies the public infrastructure, potential impact on local communities, and support needed for military installation development and expansion. The Council reviews State policies to support military installations and quality-of-life. The council membership includes appointed members, secretaries of other state agencies, the Adjutant General, and nine military installation commanders as ex-officio members.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nutrition and Food Security

02/06/2024HB 55

01/31/2024SB 88

04/09/2024

Nutrition and Food Security Final Legislation

Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Andrew Pruski sponsored legislation to create the Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families, which will study and report on areas involving military families including child care, economic development, food security, and suicide prevention to the Department of Veterans and Military Families. The Commission's membership roster includes a military spouse and members of military service organizations and was introduced at the request of Governor Wes Moore.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Economic and Workforce Development

02/06/2024HB 55

01/31/2024SB 88

04/09/2024

Economic and Workforce Development Final Legislation

Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Andrew Pruski sponsored legislation to create the Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families, which will study and report on areas involving military families including child care, economic development, food security, and suicide prevention to the Department of Veterans and Military Families. The Commission's membership roster includes a military spouse and members of military service organizations and was introduced at the request of Governor Wes Moore.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

02/06/2024HB 55

01/31/2024SB 88

04/09/2024

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Final Legislation

Senator Dawn Gile and Delegate Andrew Pruski sponsored legislation to create the Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families, which will study and report on areas involving military families including child care, economic development, food security, and suicide prevention to the Department of Veterans and Military Families. The Commission's membership roster includes a military spouse and members of military service organizations and was introduced at the request of Governor Wes Moore.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal

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State Policy Priorities 2025

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