Legislation - SB0417

Title: Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act)
Sponsored by: Senator Lam
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Prohibiting employers and their agents, representatives, and designees from taking certain actions against an employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant takes certain actions regarding employer-sponsored meetings during which the employer communicates the opinion of the employer regarding religious matters or political matters; authorizing an employee to file a certain complaint with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry; etc.

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Original:: Finance Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0045

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2026 Legislative Date 1/29/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/29/2026	1/29/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act)
Senate	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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