Legislation - HB1543

Establishing the Temporary Worker Oversight Unit in the Maryland Department of Labor; requiring recruiters of temporary workers that operate in the State to register with the Department and post a certain bond; prohibiting employers and recruiters of temporary workers from taking certain actions; prohibiting an employer from employing a temporary worker before filing a certain affidavit; authorizing temporary workers to allow representatives of certain organizations to enter employer-provided housing; etc.

Committees

Original:: Government, Labor, and Elections

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Labor and Employment - Temporary Workers Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/20/2026 Legislative Date 2/20/2026 Action Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
			Text - First - Labor and Employment - Temporary Workers
House	2/20/2026	2/20/2026	Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

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