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MD SB315

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Waldstreicher

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local government units, officials, and employees from denying a license, permit, registration, or governmental service solely because an applicant refuses to disclose expunged criminal charges

  • Prohibits educational institutions from expelling or refusing to admit a person solely for refusing to disclose expunged criminal charges

  • Requires the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system to remove all references to cannabis possession cases where it was the only charge and was disposed of before July 1, 2023

  • Expands the definition of "expunge" to include removal from both the Central Repository and the MDEC system

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Records

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/22/2026

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