MD HB266

Removes the public health emergency requirement for exclusive representatives to meet with new employees by video, allowing virtual meetings at the representative's discretion

Adds that an employee organization's right to membership dues deductions ends when the organization ceases to be the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit

Changes deputy director requirements for the Public Employee Relations Board from three specified positions (Executive Branch, public schools, higher education) to "up to three deputy directors" who must be Maryland-licensed attorneys or become licensed within 12 months of appointment

Clarifies that elections conducted by mail or electronic voting system must allow at least 10 days of voting, unless an employee organization requests an extension

Effective date: October 1, 2025