Thanks to the tireless efforts of Delegate Pena-Melnyk and her aide Tim Lawrence, Holly Tannehill, Shelley Brown, Keith Amberman, Christa Kampert and Jim Reagor, the Maryland State legislature unanimously passed House Bill 287, The Maryland State Perfusion Act, on April 11, 2011. With that, the Governor will sign the bill into law sometime in the next month.

It is important to note that with all the background activities that need to take place to get things underway this law will not go into effect until October 2012.  During this time period we will continue to work with the Board of Physicians to get everything established, such as a Perfusion Advisory Committee, paperwork, etc.  As details unfold we will keep everyone posted with where we are and what to expect.

There were many people that helped with this endeavor, perfusionists who went to Annapolis to speak with their representatives and who helped line up surgeons to speak on our behalf. Additionally, there were many who submitted written support.  This is an accomplishment for all of us. It could not have been done without you. 

If you have any questions about perfusion licensure in Maryland please don't hesitate to contact any of the MSPS Board members or the AmSECT GRC.

2011 Maryland State Perfusion Act