Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions — Subtitle 9. Teletherapy
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 1-901 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 9. Teletherapy
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Health care practitioner” means an individual who:
(1)
Provides behavioral health services to a patient in the State; and
(2)
Is licensed in the State by:
(i)
The State Board of Nursing;
(ii)
The State Board of Physicians;
(iii)
The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(iv)
The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; or
(v)
The State Board of Social Work Examiners.
(c)
“Teletherapy” means telehealth, as defined in § 15–139 of the Insurance Article, used to deliver behavioral health services.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 1-902 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 9. Teletherapy
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A health care practitioner may use teletherapy if:
(1)
The health care practitioner complies with any regulations adopted under this subtitle; and
(2)
The health care practitioner:
(i)
Establishes a patient–practitioner relationship with the patient for whom teletherapy is being used;
(ii)
Provides for the privacy of communications made through teletherapy; and
(iii)
Addresses, to the extent practicable, the need to maintain the safety and well–being of patients for whom teletherapy is being used.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 1-903 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 9. Teletherapy
§ 1–903LinkCopy Citation
Each health occupations board listed in § 1–901(b)(2) of this subtitle shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle that, to the extent practicable, are uniform and nonclinical.