CJIS Criminal Background Check Requirement
June 11, 2026
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Dear Constituent,
This notice is to inform you that pursuant to House Bill 1420/Chapter 370 and Senate Bill 806/Chapter 371 of the 2026 Maryland legislative session, effective June 1, 2026, individuals applying for initial certification as a Registered Nurse — Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN-FNE), Registered Nurse — Workers’ Compensation Medical Case Manager (RN-WCCM), or Certified Medication Technician (MT) will be required to complete a CJIS Criminal Background Check.
In the future, individuals applying for renewal of certification as a RN-FNE, RN-WCCM, or MT will be required to complete a CJIS Criminal Background Check. The Board will promulgate regulations to establish the schedule for criminal background checks for renewal applicants.
For questions regarding MT applications, please email:
- Initials: mdbon.mti@maryland.gov
- Renewals: mbon.cmt@maryland.gov
For questions regarding RN-FNE and RN-WCCM applications, please email: