Health Occupations - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives - Disciplinary Actions

HB 664 clarifies the disciplinary actions the Maryland State Board of Nursing can take against applicants or licensed direct-entry midwives who violate specific standards. It updates existing law to explicitly list 28 grounds for discipline, including fraud (e.g., falsifying license applications), criminal convictions, failure to report child abuse, practicing while impaired, violating health record requirements, and exceeding scope of practice. The bill does not create new penalties but makes the existing disciplinary process clearer for midwives and the Board. It directly affects midwives seeking licensure or currently holding a license in Maryland, with changes taking effect October 1, 2025.