Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1479: Labor and Employment - Minimum Wage - Increase (Maryland Raise the Wage 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 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 Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Withdrawn by Sponsor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Harry Bhandari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Andre Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn by Sponsor
- Withdrawn by Sponsor
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections