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HB 557

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-557
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Economic Matters; Judicial Proceedings
House of Delegates enacted 2026-05-15
Business / Commerce Criminal Justice Public Safety
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Delegate Harrison
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status enacted
2026-05-15 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302
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