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MarylandSB 02992025 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Mary Beth Carozza (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 RegistrationSafety -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: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Cannabis guards avoid duplicate background checks

Beginning October 1, 2025, eligible cannabis security guards do not need separate state or national background checks for cannabis-agent registration. This applies to guards providing security for a cannabis licensee or registrant, directly or through a security guard agency. Guards must already be authorized to provide security guard services under Maryland law.

Guard hiring rules exclude some employers

Beginning October 1, 2025, covered security guard employers must hire only guards certified by the state Secretary. These employers hire guards solely to provide security services to themselves. Security guard agencies, video lottery operators, sports wagering facility licensees, and health care facilities are excluded from this employer definition. These exclusions apply to rules specifically for security guard employers, not all security or licensing requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 703

    5/20/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    4/7/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/2/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {873125/1 Adopted

    4/2/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    4/1/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/21/2025House

  10. Referred Economic Matters

    2/14/2025House

  11. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/13/2025Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed

    2/11/2025Senate

  13. Favorable Adopted

    2/11/2025Senate

  14. Favorable Report by Finance

    2/10/2025Senate

  15. Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    1/10/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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