Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 502: Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy and Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative - Established
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 502 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy and Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative - Established. Primary sponsor: Chao Wu (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Jackson, Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Linda Foley (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), Jason Buckel (Republican), Harry Bhandari (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Administration, Speaker. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jackson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Harry Bhandari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Administration | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Speaker | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Appropriations
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