Maryland HB986 modifies nurse licensure by allowing endorsement for out-of-state nurses and adding educational requirement violations as grounds for.

Maryland HB986 allows the State Board of Nursing to issue licenses by endorsement to nurses with active, unencumbered licenses from other states or countries. The Board may issue such licenses if the applicant submits the required application, passes a criminal history records check, pays the application fee, and meets specific educational requirements. The bill also authorizes the Board to take disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of licenses, for failure to complete educational requirements. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB986 modifies nurse licensure by allowing endorsement for out-of-state nurses and adding educational requirement violations as grounds for.

Maryland HB986 allows the State Board of Nursing to issue licenses by endorsement to nurses with active, unencumbered licenses from other states or countries. The Board may issue such licenses if the applicant submits the required application, passes a criminal history records check, pays the application fee, and meets specific educational requirements. The bill also authorizes the Board to take disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of licenses, for failure to complete educational requirements. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.