MD HB549

Officials and candidates must disclose virtual currency holdings exceeding $1,000, including the type, amount, acquisition details, and any transfers made during the reporting period

Domestic partners and registered domestic partners are added alongside spouses throughout the Maryland Public Ethics Law for financial disclosure, conflict of interest, and lobbying provisions

"Immediate family" is expanded to include domestic partners and registered domestic partners in addition to spouses and dependent children

Financial interest definitions now include ownership by domestic partners when calculating the 3% threshold for business entity interests requiring disclosure

Effective date: October 1, 2026