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HB 203·MD·house

Labor and Employment - Training Repayment Agreements - Prohibition

FailedFiled Sep 17, 2025
Sponsor: Vogel
Latest Action

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (House)

Jan 26, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any Maryland employer to force a current or prospective employee to agree to repay training costs if they leave the job. Such agreements are declared void as against public policy, and workers can file complaints or sue for damages. It also sets civil penalties for violators and allows courts to award restitution.

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History

  1. Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
  3. Pre-filed

Sponsors

  • Vogel · sponsor

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