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SB 218

Business Occupational and Professional Licenses - Suspension and Revocation for Workplace Fraud

2025 Regular Session

Allows Maryland to suspend or revoke professional licenses for employees committing workplace fraud, adding regulatory enforcement beyond criminal penalties.

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Bill Summary · SB 218

Legislative bill overview

SB 218 would establish grounds for suspending or revoking business occupational and professional licenses when license holders commit workplace fraud. The bill creates a mechanism for the state licensing board to take disciplinary action against professionals found to have engaged in fraudulent activities in employment contexts.

Why is this important

Workplace fraud costs businesses and employees billions annually through embezzlement, falsified credentials, and deceptive practices. Allowing licensing boards to suspend or revoke licenses would create an additional enforcement tool beyond criminal prosecution, potentially protecting consumers and employees by removing bad actors from regulated professions.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The bill's definition of "workplace fraud" may be unclear or overly broad, potentially catching minor infractions or honest mistakes alongside intentional deception
  • Due process concerns: Questions about whether suspension/revocation procedures provide adequate opportunity for accused professionals to defend themselves before losing their livelihood
  • Redundancy and overlap: Uncertainty about whether this duplicates existing criminal penalties or civil remedies, or creates inconsistent standards across different licensing boards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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