Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB643: Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications
Status: Signed into law, April 28, 2026
Altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy.
What the bill says
An act concerning Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications FOR the purpose of altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy; and generally relating to licensure qualifications for certified public accountants. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Business Occupations and Professions Section 2-302 and 2-303 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications FOR the purpose of altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy; and generally relating to licensure qualifications for certified public accountants. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Business Occupations and Professions Section 2-302 and 2-303 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Business Occupations and Professions 2-302. (a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good character and reputation. (c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old. (d) The applicant shall meet the educational requirements under § 2-303 of this subtitle. (e) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle. (f) The applicant for an initial license shall complete practical work experience that is approved by the Board and that: (1) is obtained over a period and Ch. 174 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (ii) [1. not less than 6 months if the applicant applies before October 1, 2000; or 2.] not less than 1 year [if …
Sponsors
- Kriselda Valderrama (D, 26) · primary sponsor
- Lily Qi (D, 15)
- William Wivell (R, HD-002A)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (33-0)
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Adopted
- : Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- : Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- : Third Reading Passed (128-0)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (33-0) (April 9, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (128-0) (March 5, 2026): 128 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB643?
- HB643 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications.
- What does HB643 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications FOR the purpose of altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy; and generally relating to licensure qualifications for certified public accountants. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Business Occupations and Professions Section 2-302 and 2-303 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of HB643?
- Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB643?
- Kriselda Valderrama (D, 26), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB643?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0643?ys=2026RS
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