MD SB576

Employers are prohibited from discharging, disciplining, or penalizing employees who decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings where the employer communicates opinions on religious or political matters

Employers cannot refuse to hire applicants who decline to participate in such meetings on religious or political topics, including elections, political parties, legislation, regulations, public policy, or labor organization decisions

Religious corporations, organizations, educational institutions, and societies exempt from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are not subject to these requirements

Employers may still communicate legally required information and hold voluntary meetings on religious or political matters

Takes effect October 1, 2025