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SB 67

Health Occupations Boards - Notation of Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

Maryland requires health licensing boards to identify and track veterans, establishing expedited pathways and benefits like fee waivers to help military-trained medical professionals enter civilian healthcare professions.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 248
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Bill Summary · SB 67

Legislative bill overview

SB 67 requires Maryland's health occupations regulatory boards to note veteran status on professional licenses and identify veterans eligible for expedited licensure, fee waivers, or other benefits. The bill mandates that boards establish processes to recognize military experience and credentials that may qualify toward professional licensing requirements.

Why is this important

Veterans transitioning to civilian healthcare careers often face licensing delays and costs that complicate career changes despite relevant military medical training. This legislation streamlines that process by creating clear pathways for veterans to leverage military credentials, potentially reducing barriers to employment and filling healthcare workforce gaps while honoring military service.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Boards must develop new systems to track, verify, and process veteran status, requiring administrative resources and potential fee increases for non-veterans to offset
  • Credential equivalency standards: Determining which military medical certifications truly match civilian licensing requirements involves subjective judgment that could create inconsistencies across boards or overly generous/restrictive interpretations
  • Equity concerns: Preferential treatment for veterans in one profession may raise fairness questions from other licensed occupations or workforce groups seeking similar recognition

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

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