Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1356: Labor and Employment - Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1356 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Labor and Employment - Civic and Related Activities - Protection (Maryland Employee Civic Activity and Lawful Expression Protection Act). Primary sponsor: Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Fraser-Hidalgo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections