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MD HB486
Education - Personnel Matters - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention
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Introduced
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
Passed
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring county boards of education, nonpublic schools, and contracting agencies to require an applicant for a position involving direct contact with minors to submit certain information; requiring a county board, nonpublic school, or contracting agency to review the employment history of a certain applicant before hiring an applicant; requiring the county board, nonpublic school, or contracting agency to check certain eligibility of an applicant for a substitute position involving direct contact with minors; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires county boards of education, nonpublic schools, and contracting agencies to conduct employment history reviews of applicants for positions involving direct contact with minors. This includes obtaining information about any past allegations or investigations of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, as well as checking the applicant's eligibility for employment and certification status. The bill also prohibits certain contract provisions that would suppress information about investigations or findings of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, and provides immunity from liability for employers who disclose such information in good faith. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
C.T. Wilson (D)*,
Vanessa Atterbeary (D),
Darryl Barnes (D),
Joseph Boteler (R),
Eric Bromwell (D),
Jason Buckel (R),
Alice Cain (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Michele Guyton (D),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Julian Ivey (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Bob Long (R),
Eric Luedtke (D),
Nick Mosby (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Haven Shoemaker (R),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Jay Walker (D),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Pat Young (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 55 (on 04/18/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0486?ys=2019rs |
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=hb0486&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/Chapters_noln/CH_55_hb0486t.pdf |
| Veto Letter | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/votes/Senate/0846.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/votes_comm/hb0486_ehe.pdf |
| Veto Letter | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/votes/House/0303.pdf |
| House Amendment (Ways and Means) 465866/01 | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2019RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0486_46586601.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hb/hb0486t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/votes_comm/hb0486_w&m.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/fnotes/bil_0006/hb0486.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hb/hb0486f.pdf |
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