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This bill removes specific limitations on which prospective employees or volunteers of Carroll County can have their criminal history records checked by the Department of Human Resources. Previously, criminal history checks were only allowed for individuals assigned to positions involving specific activities such as inspections, permit approvals, work in certain county offices, money handling, or supervision of minors. The new legislation eliminates these restrictions, effectively allowing the Department of Human Resources to request criminal history records checks for any prospective employee or volunteer without those previous narrow constraints. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and provides the Carroll County Department of Human Resources with broader discretion in conducting background checks as part of its hiring and volunteer screening processes. By expanding the scope of permissible criminal history records checks, the bill aims to enhance the county's ability to make informed hiring and volunteering decisions.

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Carroll County Senators

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0418?ys=2025RS