Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1135: Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders
Status: Signed into law, April 28, 2026
Authorizing a pharmacist to order certain vaccinations for individuals who are at least 3 years old without having to also administer the vaccination.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders FOR the purpose of authorizing a pharmacist to order certain vaccinations for individuals who are at least a certain age without having to also administer the vaccination; and generally relating to the ordering of vaccinations by pharmacists. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health Occupations Section 12-508 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders FOR the purpose of authorizing a pharmacist to order certain vaccinations for individuals who are at least a certain age without having to also administer the vaccination; and generally relating to the ordering of vaccinations by pharmacists. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health Occupations Section 12-508 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 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 - Health Occupations 12-508. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a pharmacist may order [and] A VACCINATION FOR OR administer a vaccination to an individual who is at least years old if: (i) The vaccine 2. A COVID-19 vaccine; or EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1135* HOUSE BILL 1135 3. Used in response to a public health emergency; (ii) The pharmacist has completed a practical training program of at least 20 hours that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and 2. Clinical evaluation of indications and contraindications of vaccines; and 3. The recognition and treatment of emergency reactions to vaccines; (iii) The pharmacist has a current certificate in …
Sponsors
- Lesley Lopez (D, HD-039) · primary sponsor
- David Fraser-Hidalgo (D, 15)
- Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
- Jared Solomon (D, 18)
- Joe Vogel (D, 17)
- Greg Wims (D, 39)
- Sarah Wolek (D, 16)
- Teresa Woorman (D, 16)
- Tiffany Alston (D, HD-024)
- Heather Bagnall (D, 33C)
- Bonnie Cullison (D, 19)
- Pam Guzzone (D, HD-013)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270
- : Passed Enrolled
- : Third Reading Passed (103-29)
- : House Concurs Senate Amendments
- : Third Reading Passed (33-9)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {613823/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- : Referred Finance
- : Third Reading Passed (111-24)
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (103-29) (April 9, 2026): 103 yea, 29 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (33-9) (April 8, 2026): 33 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (111-24) (March 23, 2026): 111 yea, 24 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1135?
- HB1135 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders.
- What does HB1135 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders FOR the purpose of authorizing a pharmacist to order certain vaccinations for individuals who are at least a certain age without having to also administer the vaccination; and generally relating to the ordering of vaccinations by pharmacists. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health Occupations Section 12-508 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of HB1135?
- Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1135?
- Lesley Lopez (D, HD-039), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1135?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1135?ys=2026RS
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