Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Dec 16 ’25
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Description

Providing that "department" does not include the Maryland Department of Health or the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for purposes of certain provisions prohibiting a department from refusing to issue an occupational license or certificate based on a certain conviction under certain circumstances; establishing a predetermination review process for occupational licenses and certificates in certain departments of State government; authorizing a department to charge a criminal history review fee of up to $100; etc.

Subjects

Ex-OffendersTimePovertyEnvironment, Department of theHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.State EmployeesYu Gwan-sun Day.Agriculture, Department ofCriminal Law - ProceduresCriminal Background InvestigationsBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsLow-IncomeLabor, Department ofSunsetHuman Services, Department ofRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesCertificationsFormsReports

Progress

IntroducedJan 20, 2025
Passed the first chamberFeb 20, 2025
PassedFeb 25, 2025
Passed both chambersApr 7, 2025
VetoedMay 16, 2025
VetoedMay 16, 2025

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