Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1479: Labor and Employment - Minimum Wage - Increase (Maryland Raise the Wage Act)

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: Withdrawn by Sponsor

Plain-language summary

HB 1479 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Labor and Employment - Minimum Wage - Increase (Maryland Raise the Wage Act). Primary sponsor: Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Harry Bhandari (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Withdrawn by Sponsor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Adrian Boafo (Democratic); Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic); Marlon Amprey (Democratic); Harry Bhandari (Democratic); and 7 more.