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MD HB131
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Moon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and local government units, officials, or employees from denying a license, permit, registration, or governmental service solely because a person refuses to disclose expunged criminal charges
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Prohibits educational institutions from expelling or refusing to admit a person solely because they refuse to disclose expunged criminal charges
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Requires the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system to remove all references to cannabis possession cases (under § 5–601) where that was the only charge and it was disposed of before July 1, 2023
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Expands the definition of "expunge" to include removal of records from both the Central Repository and the MDEC system
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Adverse Actions and Removal From Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) System
Records
Last Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
1/29/2026