Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act)

Summary

The bill bars employers and their agents from firing, disciplining, or refusing to hire anyone who declines to attend or participate in employer‑sponsored meetings that convey the employer’s religious or political opinions. It creates a complaint process with the Maryland Labor Commissioner, requires employers to post notices of the new protections, and sets civil penalties for violations. The measure aims to protect employee freedom of belief and speech in the workplace.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 19, 2026

History

1. Apr 7, 2026Referred Rules
2. Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 3, 2026Second Reading Passed
4. Apr 3, 2026Floor Amendment {
5. Apr 2, 2026Motion Special Order until 04/03 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
6. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
7. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Adopted
8. Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
10. Jul 11, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Vogel · sponsor

Bill text

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