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SB 773MARYLANDSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Maryland authorizes pharmacists to order vaccinations without administering them

Original title: Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders

Last action · April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 269Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine

Companion · HB 1135same policy, House version

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What This Bill Does

Maryland law now allows qualified pharmacists to order influenza, COVID-19, and public health emergency vaccinations for individuals aged 3 and older without also administering the injection. The measure takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Expands the clinical scope of practice for licensed pharmacists by decoupling the ordering authority from direct injection duties, altering workflow requirements for community pharmacies across the state.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

pharmacists

Licensed pharmacists gain the legal authority to order specific vaccines for patients aged 3 and older without being required to administer them, subject to training and protocol requirements.

Directly affected

individuals aged 3 and older

Patients may receive vaccination orders from qualified pharmacists without the pharmacist being required to personally administer the injection.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pharmacist order any vaccine without administering it?

No. The ordering authority without administration applies specifically to influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, and vaccines used in response to a public health emergency for individuals at least 3 years old.

Are pharmacists required to report vaccinations they order?

Yes, pharmacists must report all vaccinations administered or ordered by them to the .

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Apr 28, 2026Governor of MarylandEnrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 269
Apr 7, 2026SenateFloor
Returned Passed
Apr 6, 2026House
House Recede
Apr 6, 2026HouseFloor
Third Reading Passed (102-30)
Apr 6, 2026HouseFloor
Motion Recede (Delegate Bagnall) Adopted
Apr 6, 2026HouseFloor
Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Arikan) Adopted

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Apr 6, 2026House
Senate Requests House Recede
Apr 6, 2026HouseFloor
Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments
Apr 3, 2026Senate
Senate Requests House Recede
Apr 3, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments
Apr 2, 2026HouseFloor
Third Reading Passed (111-23)
Apr 1, 2026HouseFloor
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 1, 2026House
Favorable with Amendments { 553820/1 Adopted
Apr 1, 2026HouseCommittee
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Mar 17, 2026House
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred Health
Mar 12, 2026SenateFloor
Third Reading Passed (33-12)
Mar 10, 2026SenateFloor
Second Reading Passed
Mar 10, 2026SenateFloor
Favorable Adopted
Mar 9, 2026SenateCommittee
Favorable Report by Finance
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
First Reading Finance

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ImmuNet Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and 2 more

OrganizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“Approves or authorizes vaccinations that pharmacists may administer”Map →

OrganizationImmuNet Program“State immunization registry where pharmacists must report all vaccinations admin”Map →

OrganizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices“Provides vaccine recommendations referenced in the statute”Map →

locationMaryland“Jurisdiction enacting the legislation”Map →

OrganizationAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education“Approves practical training programs and continuing pharmaceutical education for”Map →

Sources

Open source document

mgaleg.maryland.gov

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