Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1472: Better Small Business Employee Benefit Act of 2026
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1472 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Better Small Business Employee Benefit Act of 2026. Primary sponsor: Lily Qi (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Courtney Watson (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Qi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Courtney Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9B |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“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 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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