SB417Introduced in the Senate
Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act)
Introduced by Clarence Lam, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting employers and their agents, representatives, and designees from taking certain actions against an employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant takes certain actions regarding employer-sponsored meetings during which the employer communicates the opinion of the employer regarding religious matters or political matters; authorizing an employee to file a certain complaint with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 221
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
96
Yes
37
No
8
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 | No |
| 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 Finance
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator West) Adopted
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {743126/1 (Senator Gallion)
Motion Laid Over (Senator Gallion) Adopted
Floor Amendment {743126/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (31-12)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted
Motion Special Order until 04/03 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-37)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 221
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