Maryland SB806 mandates criminal history record checks for various health occupation licenses and certifications.

Maryland SB806 revises health occupation regulations to require criminal history record checks for applicants and licensees. The bill mandates fingerprint-based checks for state and national records, with specific requirements for different health professions. It outlines procedures for contesting the contents of the criminal history record information and emphasizes confidentiality and limited use of the obtained information. The bill also details the process for license renewals, reinstatements, and reactivations, including the necessity of passing a criminal history records check.

Maryland SB806 mandates criminal history record checks for various health occupation licenses and certifications.

Maryland SB806 revises health occupation regulations to require criminal history record checks for applicants and licensees. The bill mandates fingerprint-based checks for state and national records, with specific requirements for different health professions. It outlines procedures for contesting the contents of the criminal history record information and emphasizes confidentiality and limited use of the obtained information. The bill also details the process for license renewals, reinstatements, and reactivations, including the necessity of passing a criminal history records check.