HB 557 — Maryland
Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 · Apr 28, 2026
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Updated May 6, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Economic Matters
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Mar 4, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 5, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302
Apr 28, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Andrea Harrison, Gabriel Acevero, Tiffany Alston, Adrian Boafo, Derrick Coley, Charlotte Crutchfield, Debra Davis, Julian Ivey, Ken Kerr, Jeff Long, Denise Roberts, Kym Taylor, Karen Toles, Veronica Turner, C.T. Wilson
House of Delegates vote — 96–28
On Third Reading · Feb 24, 2026 · result: pass
96 yea · 28 nay · 17 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 45–0
On Third Reading · Mar 27, 2026 · result: pass
45 yea · 0 nay · 2 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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