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Maryland General Assembly · HB0557 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 (Chapter 302)

Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process

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Officially: “Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

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; et
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 27, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 23, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026

The numbers

15
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate HarrisonDelegate AceveroDelegate AlstonDelegate BoafoDelegate ColeyDelegate CrutchfieldDelegate DavisDelegate IveyDelegate KerrDelegate Long, J.Delegate RobertsDelegate TaylorDelegate TolesDelegate TurnerDelegate Wilson
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 (as of Aug 30, 2026).