Approved by the Governor - Chapter 129
Summary
The bill revises Maryland’s unemployment‑insurance statutes to make sure confidentiality requirements match federal law, defines what information is considered confidential, and creates penalties for improper disclosure. It also permits the Department of Labor to share basic demographic and employment data about benefit recipients with county chief elected officials, who may further share it with local governing bodies, all under strict federal‑law safeguards. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.
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