STATE BILLMD HB 557PASSED

Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process

State of Maryland

Providing that "department" does not include 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.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 28, 2026
198 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 557 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsors

AHAndrea HarrisonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024Primary sponsor
GAGabriel AceveroRepresentative · Democrat · HD-039
TATiffany AlstonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024
ABAdrian BoafoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
DCDerrick ColeyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024
CCCharlotte CrutchfieldRepresentative · Democrat · HD-019
DDDebra DavisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-028
JIJulian IveyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-047
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KKKen KerrRepresentative · Democrat · HD-003
JLJeffrie LongRepresentative · Democrat · HD-027
DRDenise RobertsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-025
KTKym TaylorRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
KTKaren TolesRepresentative · Democrat · HD-025
VTVeronica TurnerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-026
CWC.T. WilsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-028

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302House
Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedHouse
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Mar 6, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Show 5 earlier actions
Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed (96-28)House
Mar 4, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Mar 3, 2026Favorable Report by Economic MattersHouse
Feb 3, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 28, 2026First Reading Economic MattersHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 5, 2026 · House · 96 yea · 28 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Business Occupations and Professions
  • Criminal Law - Procedures
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Certifications
  • Criminal Background Investigations
  • District Courts
  • Evaluations and Reviews
  • Federal Government
  • Fees
  • Licenses
  • Low-Income
  • Reports
  • State Employees
  • Sunset
  • Work, Labor, and Employment

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