Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Adverse Actions and Removal From Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) System

Summary

The bill bars state agencies, employers, and schools from denying a person’s license, permit, registration, government service, employment, or admission solely because the person refuses to disclose a charge that has been expunged. It also requires the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to delete from the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system any case where possession of cannabis was the only charge and that charge was disposed of before July 1, 2023. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, and possible removal of public employees.

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Hearings

• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Jan 29, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Judiciary
3. Jul 29, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Moon · sponsor

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