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SB857Introduced in the Senate

Labor and Employment - Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act)

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing an employer to require an applicant to disclose the applicant's engagement in certain actions only if the disclosure is related to specific job requirements; prohibiting an employer from taking certain adverse action against an employee if the employee engages in certain activity; and providing that adverse action taken against an employee within 120 days after the employee engages in activity protected under the Act creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

February 12, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

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