Behavioral Health Programs - Residents at Inpatient Facilities - Sex Offender Registry Compliance

Summary

The bill obligates any behavioral health program that owns, leases, operates, or controls an inpatient facility to ask residents if they must register as sex offenders, confirm their status on the Maryland registry, and help them meet legal obligations. It applies to all residents regardless of length of stay and adds civil penalties and possible licensing sanctions for programs that fail to comply.

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