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SB 52

Health Occupations - State Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Revisions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Malcolm Augustine

SB 52 updates Maryland's chiropractic licensing board regulations, modernizing examination standards, disciplinary procedures, and professional oversight requirements.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 22
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Bill Summary · SB 52

Legislative bill overview

SB 52 revises the regulatory framework governing Maryland's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, updating licensing requirements, disciplinary procedures, and operational standards for chiropractors. The bill modernizes existing regulations to align with current healthcare practice standards and administrative processes. It became law on April 8, 2025.

Why is this important

Regulatory updates to health profession licensing boards directly affect consumer protection, professional standards, and market access for practitioners. Changes to examination requirements, disciplinary procedures, or licensing criteria can influence both the quality of chiropractic care available to patients and the ease with which practitioners enter the Maryland market.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice modifications - Any expansion or contraction of what services chiropractors can provide may face opposition from competing healthcare professions or consumer advocacy groups
  • Licensing standard changes - Alterations to examination requirements or educational prerequisites could affect new practitioners' ability to become licensed or existing practitioners' grandfathering status
  • Disciplinary authority - Enhanced enforcement powers or streamlined complaint procedures may be viewed as either protective or overly restrictive depending on stakeholder perspective

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

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