MD HB317

Recipients of $100,000+ in state economic development assistance or $250,000+ in state procurement contracts must file annual certifications by July 1 (beginning 2027) confirming no final adverse labor law violations in the preceding year

Covered labor obligations include requirements under Title 3, Subtitles 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 of the Labor and Employment Article (wage payment, overtime, workplace safety provisions)

Failure to file certification within 30 days of notice triggers a "pause" on new disbursements, assistance approvals, and contract awards/renewals until compliance is achieved and 12 months have passed since any adverse determination

Small violations exempted from pause: determinations under $5,000 in total monetary relief with no findings of willfulness, child labor, or misclassification, if paid within 30 days

Willfully false certifications may be referred to the Attorney General under the Maryland False Claims Act and constitute grounds for suspension or debarment; effective date October 1, 2026