HB 1173

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

State Procurement - Contractors and Vendors - Restrictions on Use of State Funds and Resources.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1173
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Government, Labor, and Elections
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-20
Government Operations Labor / Employment
Summary

Prohibiting certain contractors and vendors from knowingly using public funds to influence the decisions of certain employees to support or oppose a certain employee organization or become a member of an employee organization; and prohibiting certain contractors and vendors from knowingly using public funds or resources to contract with or provide assistance to a person for the purpose of carrying out a certain campaign or engaging in anti-union activities.

Sponsor
Delegate Kerr
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-11 Status introduced
2026-06-20 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
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