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HB 1524·MD·house

Labor and Employment - Paid Leave - Attendance at School Functions

WithdrawnFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: J. Long
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Withdrawn by Sponsor (House)

Mar 9, 2026

Summary

The bill would require large private employers and government units to provide at least 20 hours of paid leave each year for employees who are parents to attend public or non‑public elementary or secondary school functions. Leave can be taken in blocks of up to two hours per month, must be paid at the employee’s regular rate, and cannot be counted against other leave balances. The measure was withdrawn after an unfavorable report.

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History

  1. Withdrawn by Sponsor
  2. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
  3. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

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  • J. Long · sponsor

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