MD HB1548

Creates new "Workplace Psychological Safety" subtitle in Maryland Labor and Employment law requiring employees who witness harassment or intimidation to report incidents to their employer, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, or through a new electronic tip program

Defines harassment or intimidation broadly to include intentional conduct motivated by protected characteristics (race, sex, religion, disability, etc.) that creates a hostile work environment, including hiring incompetent subordinates, assigning excessive workloads, public disciplining, sabotaging work, and taking credit for others' work

Requires the Commissioner to create a standardized reporting form and establish an anonymous electronic tip program; employers must post notices about both reporting options in accessible locations

Establishes confidentiality protections for all information in reports and prohibits employer retaliation against employees who report harassment or intimidation

Mandates annual reports to the legislature beginning December 2026 summarizing harassment reports, including types of incidents, positions of victims and perpetrators, corrective actions taken, and unsubstantiated allegations; effective October 1, 2025