Can CAAs practice in Maryland?
No — CAAs cannot currently practice in Maryland.
Maryland does not license CAAs and has no delegation pathway; companion licensure bills (HB 1558/SB 951) got hearings in the 2026 session but died in committee at adjournment.
- Legal authority
- None — no statute or delegation pathway
- Effective
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- Last verified
- 2026-08-12
Notes
The 2026 bills would have licensed AAs under the Board of Physicians with a 1:4 anesthesiologist supervision cap and board regulations due by Oct 1, 2027. Neither bill received a committee vote before sine die; ASA-backed reintroduction in 2027 is likely. CRNA groups actively opposed.
Active legislation
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HB 1558 Hearing held in House Health Committee 3/18/2026; died in committee at 2026 session adjournment (April 2026)
State Board of Physicians — Anesthesiologist Assistants — Licensing
Last action: 2026-03-18 Hearing (House Health and Government Operations)
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SB 951 Hearing held in Senate Finance Committee 3/06/2026; died in committee at 2026 session adjournment (April 2026)
State Board of Physicians — Anesthesiologist Assistants — Licensing
Last action: 2026-03-06 Hearing (Senate Finance)