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SB 119

State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension

2026 Regular Session

Maryland SB 119 extends the sunset deadline for the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists, preserving environmental health licensing and regulatory oversight authority.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136
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Bill Summary · SB 119

Legislative bill overview

SB 119 extends the sunset date for the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists in Maryland, allowing the regulatory board to continue operating beyond its scheduled termination. The bill moves through the legislative process for final approval to maintain this board's authority and functions.

Why is this important

The State Board of Environmental Health Specialists oversees licensing, certification, and professional standards for environmental health practitioners in Maryland. Without a sunset extension, the board would cease operations, potentially creating gaps in environmental health regulation, worker licensing, and public health oversight in food safety, water quality, and sanitation matters.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost of maintaining regulatory structure: Extending the board requires continued state funding and administrative resources that some may view as unnecessary bureaucratic expense
  • Effectiveness evaluation: There may be debate over whether the board adequately justifies its existence through measurable public health outcomes or if regulatory reforms are needed before extension
  • Scope of authority: Questions could arise about whether the board's regulatory reach over environmental health specialists remains appropriate or if it should be expanded, reduced, or consolidated with other agencies

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

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