Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Prohibited Disclosures
Sponsor: Ron Watson (District 23)Committee: FinanceSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain provisions of law regarding the prohibition on certain departments of State government denying an occupational license or certificate to an applicant solely on the basis of the criminal history of the applicant by prohibiting the State Board of Barbers and the State Board of Cosmetologists in the Maryland Department of Labor from requiring disclosure of certain actions on an application.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dews, Christopherlobbyist | Cornerstone Government Affairs | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woodard, Marklobbyist | Job Opportunities Task Force | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woodard, Marklobbyist | Job Opportunities Task Force | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McDermott, Meaghan | Maryland Legal Aid | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | SWASC, UM | Social Work Advocates for Social Change | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Watson, Senator | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | McGee, Christalobbyist | Maryland Realtors | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Freeman, Jamel | Salisbury University | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | McGee, Christalobbyist | Maryland Realtors | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVDews, ChristopherCornerstone Government AffairsRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance…
UNFMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors
INFOMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors