Bill > HB1429

This bill authorizes youth services bureaus to request comprehensive criminal history records checks for their employees, volunteers, and interns through the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository (Criminal Repository). The bill defines a youth services bureau as a community-based organization focused on preventing delinquency, youth suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, and supporting youth development. To conduct a criminal history check, the bureau must submit a complete set of fingerprints in a format approved by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, pay mandatory processing fees, and follow specific procedural requirements. The criminal history information obtained will be confidential, cannot be redistributed, and can only be used for employment and volunteering purposes. The bill provides protections for individuals, allowing them to contest the contents of their criminal history record and ensuring that any subsequent criminal history updates will be forwarded to both the bureau and the individual. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to help youth services bureaus make informed decisions about their personnel by providing access to comprehensive background information.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1429?ys=2025RS