Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: introduced. Latest action: June 20, 2026.
Labor and Employment - Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act).
Authorizing an employer to require an applicant to disclose the applicant's engagement in certain actions only if the disclosure is related to certain job requirements; prohibiting an employer from taking certain adverse action against an employee if the employee engages in certain activity; and providing that adverse action taken against an employee within 120 days after the employee engages in activity protected under the Act creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-12 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-06-20 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |