Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB951: State Board of Physicians – Anesthesiologist Assistants – Licensing
Status: In committee, March 2, 2026
Establishing a licensing and regulatory system for anesthesiologist assistants under the State Board of Physicians.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning State Board of Physicians - Anesthesiologist Assistants - Licensing FOR the purpose of establishing a licensing and regulatory system for anesthesiologist assistants under the State Board of Physicians; and generally relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants. BY adding to Article - Health Occupations Section 14-5H-01 through 14-5H-16 to be under the new subtitle "Subtitle 5H. Anesthesiologist Assistants" Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning State Board of Physicians - Anesthesiologist Assistants - Licensing FOR the purpose of establishing a licensing and regulatory system for anesthesiologist assistants under the State Board of Physicians; and generally relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants. BY adding to Article - Health Occupations Section 14-5H-01 through 14-5H-16 to be under the new subtitle "Subtitle 5H. Anesthesiologist Assistants" 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 SUBTITLE 5H. ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. 14-5H-01. (A) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. (B) "ANESTHESIOLOGIST" MEANS A PHYSICIAN LICENSED BY THE BOARD WHO HAS COMPLETED A RESIDENCY IN ANESTHESIOLOGY APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF ANESTHESIOLOGY OR THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC BOARD OF ANESTHESIOLOGY. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *sb0951* SENATE BILL (C) "ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS LICENSED UNDER THIS SUBTITLE TO PERFORM AUTHORIZED ACTS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST. (D) "SUPERVISION" MEANS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF THE DIRECTING ANESTHESIOLOGIST FOR CONSULTATION AND DIRECTION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT, INCLUDING: (1) PHYSICAL PROXIMITY THAT ALLOWS THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST TO REESTABLISH …
Sponsors
- Arthur Ellis (D, 28) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing 3/06 at 12:00 p.m.
- : Hearing canceled
- : Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Finance
Common questions
- What is SB951?
- SB951 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State Board of Physicians – Anesthesiologist Assistants – Licensing.
- What does SB951 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning State Board of Physicians - Anesthesiologist Assistants - Licensing FOR the purpose of establishing a licensing and regulatory system for anesthesiologist assistants under the State Board of Physicians; and generally relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants. BY adding to Article - Health Occupations Section 14-5H-01 through 14-5H-16 to be under the new subtitle "Subtitle 5H. Anesthesiologist Assistants" Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of SB951?
- In committee as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/06 at 12:00 p.m. (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB951?
- Arthur Ellis (D, 28).
- Where is the official record for SB951?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0951?ys=2026RS
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