Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1643: Employment Discrimination - School Employees - Use of Cannabis
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1643 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employment Discrimination - School Employees - Use of Cannabis. Primary sponsor: Veronica Turner (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Martinez, Darrell Odom (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Referred Rules and Executive Nominations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
- Motion Rules Suspend for Late Introduction (Delegate Turner) Adopted
- First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations