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HB 723

Health Occupations - Authorization to Practice for Former Federal Employees and Dental Applicants Licensed or Certified in Another State

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Kerr

Maryland authorizes health professionals with out-of-state licenses and former federal employees to practice without full re-licensure, easing workforce shortages and professional relocation.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12
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Bill Summary · HB 723

Legislative bill overview

HB 723 allows former federal employees and dental applicants who hold valid licenses or certifications from other states to practice their health occupations in Maryland without requiring full re-licensure. The bill streamlines the credentialing process by recognizing out-of-state qualifications and federal experience as meeting certain Maryland practice standards.

Why is this important

This addresses workforce shortages in healthcare by reducing barriers to entry for qualified professionals relocating to Maryland or transitioning from federal service. It can accelerate patient access to dental and health services while reducing administrative burden and costs for practitioners already meeting professional standards elsewhere.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory consistency concerns: Critics may worry that accepting out-of-state licenses without full Maryland review could create gaps if other states have lower standards or different scope-of-practice rules
  • Professional board authority: State dental and health boards may face questions about oversight capacity and whether reciprocal agreements adequately protect patient safety
  • Federal employment verification: Questions about how federal credentials translate to state practice standards and whether all federal health occupations qualify equally

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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