Legislative Update: March 25, 2026
Bills Passed First Chamber – Labor Wins
Congratulations labor family! Our labor movement made it through another intense General Assembly crossover, and we did more than survive it— we dominated it. We secured major victories, with key labor bills passing one or both chambers and delivering meaningful protections that uplift workers across Maryland.
The fight continues. Until the clock strikes midnight on April 13, Sine Die, we push, organize, and deliver for working people in the state.
Our goal is clear: move our bills through the opposite chamber and finish what we started. Contact Elizabeth Bobo for action and updates at ebobo@mddclabor.org.
SB 6 - Collective Bargaining - Nontenure Track Faculty
- Passed Senate as amended 32-12
- This bill is now in the House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
SB 136 - Collective Bargaining - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Police Officers
- Passed Senate as amended 41-0
- This bill is now in the House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
SB 84/HB 141 - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants
- Passed House 98-34
- This bill is now in the Senate Finance Committee
HB 1108 - Collective Bargaining - Greenhouse Workers
- Passed House as amended 98-35
- This bill is now in the Senate Finance Committee
SB 804 - Heat Stress Standards
- Passed Senate as amended 31-11.
- This bill is now in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
HB 624 - Safe Staffing Act of 2026
- Passed House as amended 94-33
- This bill is now in the Senate Finance Committee
Upcoming Events
Labor Lobbyist Meeting
🗓 Monday, March 30 | 🕠 5PM
📍 Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO HQ | 7 School Street, Annapolis