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Legislative Session 2026

Check this site often for updates and actions taken during the Maryland General Assembly session beginning in January. Click the title to read the Chamber’s position letter.

Website for the Maryland General Assembly

The Chamber’s Legislative Committee meets weekly to  review up coming bills.  If there is pending legislation that you feel should be brought to the committee’s attention please contact Mike at 410-848-9050.

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Bill NumberSubject of BillPosition
SB 0417Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act) Oppose as Written
SB 0003Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act of 2026Oppose
SB 0054State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - RestrictionsSupport
SB 0886Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Food Service Facilities and Minimum WageOppose
SB 0857Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act)Oppose
SB 0474Civic Actions – Non-Economic Damages – Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Oppose
SB 0995Cannabis Licensees - Bona Fide Labor Organizations and Labor Peace AgreementsOppose

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Bill NumberSubject of BillPosition
HB 0045Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act) Oppose as Written
HB 0203Training Repayment Agreements - ProhibitionOppose as Written
HB 0069Exemptions From Overtime Pay - Administrative, Executive, or Professional Capacity Oppose
HB 0536Reasonable Accommodations - Disabilities Due to Childbirth, Menopause, and Related Medical ConditionsOppose
HB 0452State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - RestrictionsSupport
HB 0188Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act of 2026Oppose
HB 1229Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Food Service Facilities and Minimum WageOppose
HB 1356Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act)Oppose
HB 1307State Finance and Procurement - Employers Receiving State Public Funds - Unfair Labor PracticesOppose
HB 1479Minimum Wage - Increase (Maryland Raise the Wage Act)Oppose
HB 1524Paid Leave - Attendance at School FunctionsOppose
HB 0746Civic Actions – Non-Economic Damages – Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Oppose
HB 1634Cannabis-Licensure-Labor-Peace-Agreements-and-Collective-BargainingOppose