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MarylandHB 13472025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Security Guards and Security Guard Employers - Registration, Certification, and Regulation

Sponsored By: Christopher T. Adams (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CannabisBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsAgents and BrokersCannabis Administration, MarylandCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapCertificationsCriminal Background InvestigationsGaming and GamblingHealth Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etcLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySports and RecreationVideoWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Cannabis guards can skip registration background checks

Beginning October 1, 2025, eligible Maryland cannabis security guards can skip state and national background checks for cannabis agent registration. The exemption covers guards serving licensed or registered cannabis businesses, directly or through a security guard agency. They must already be authorized to provide security guard services under Maryland law.

Gaming and healthcare gain guard employer exemptions

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland excludes certain gaming and healthcare businesses from its definition of a security guard employer. These are video lottery operators, sports wagering facility licensees, and health care facilities. The exclusion removes requirements tied to that definition, not all security or gaming oversight.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher T. Adams

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 322 • No: 0

House vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/12/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 139 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 702

    5/20/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/3/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

    4/3/2025House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/3/2025House

  5. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {463626/1 Adopted

    3/28/2025Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/27/2025Senate

  9. Referred Finance

    3/12/2025Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (139-0)

    3/12/2025House

  11. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/11/2025House

  12. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/10/2025House

  13. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/7/2025House

  14. First Reading Economic Matters

    2/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/3/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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