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SB 857

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 8, 2026.

Labor and Employment - Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-857
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Finance
Senate introduced 2026-05-08
Summary

Authorizing an employer to require an applicant to disclose the applicant's engagement in certain actions only if the disclosure is related to specific 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.

Sponsor
Senator Waldstreicher
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status introduced
2026-05-08 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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