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HB136Introduced in the House of Delegates

Maryland Public Ethics Law - Officials of the Legislative Branch - Gifts of Food and Beverages

IntroducedHouse Government, Labor, and Elections

Introduced by Joe Vogel, District 17

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Altering an exemption that allows an official of the Legislative Branch to accept a gift of food or beverages as part of a meal or reception to which a legislative unit is invited to instead allow an official of the Legislative Branch to accept a gift of food or beverages at a meal or reception to which all members of the General Assembly are invited and that was open to the public; altering the written invitation and registration report requirements a regulated lobbyist must meet under certain circumstances; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

January 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

  3. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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