Some former criminal offenders would be eligible to seek jobs at Maryland casinos under legislation approved by the Maryland General Assembly.
The Senate approved the House measure which now goes to the Governor for his signature.
State Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell (D-Baltimore) authored the bill and said this would give employment opportunities for those with minor infractions.
The Baltimore Sun reports that the measure was a top priority of Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake with at least one casino planned for Prince George’s County.Currently, someone who is convicted of “crimes of moral turpitude or gambling” are banned from working at a facility with slot machines.
It applied to all jobs including dealers and parking attendants and parking attendants.
Maryland recently approved table games at its casinos.
