Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB0657 — Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0657 do?
Altering certain educational and experiential qualifications for a license to practice certified public accountancy; etc.
Who sponsors HB0657?
HB0657 is sponsored by Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Joshua J. Stonko (Republican), and Delegate Mark S. Chang (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0657?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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