HB1016Introduced in the House of Delegates
Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers
Introduced by Andrew Pruski, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Applying certain provisions of law establishing that certain noncompete and conflict of interest provisions in certain employment contracts are null and void as being against the public policy of the State to licensed architects employed by certain employers that relocate the majority of its employees outside the State or have its principal place of business outside the State.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
101
Yes
29
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {123928/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (94-36)
Referred Finance
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {333321/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (40-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (101-29)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 123928/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 333321/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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