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HB 131 — Maryland

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

Clarifying that refusal by a person to disclose information about criminal charges that have been expunged may not be the sole reason for a unit, an official, or an employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State to deny the person's application for a license, permit, registration, or governmental service; providing that refusal by a person to disclose information about criminal charges that have been expunged may not be the sole reason for an educational institution to expel or refuse to admit the person; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 29, 2026

In committeeCannabisCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal Law - ProceduresEducationElectronic GovernmentExpungement and Shielded RecordsLicensesPenalties and SentencesPermitsPublic Safety and Correctional Services, Department ofRecordsRegistration

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Jul 29, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Judiciary

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by David Moon

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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