# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

#### Section 5-557

The following governmental units or persons shall have the immunity from civil or criminal liability described under Sec. 5-619 of the Courts Article in connection with a criminal history records check under this Part V of this subtitle:

(1) an employer; and

(2) a State or local agency, including a local department.

---

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)