MD HB69

Replaces the Commissioner's regulatory authority to define administrative, executive, and professional overtime exemptions with specific statutory salary thresholds and duty requirements

Establishes phased-in minimum weekly salary thresholds for exempt employees: $769.23 (July 2027), $826.92 (July 2028), $884.62 (July 2029), $942.31 (July 2030), and $961.54 (July 2031 and beyond)

Requires exempt employees to meet both salary thresholds and specific duty tests, including administrative duties involving discretion and independent judgment, executive duties managing departments and directing two or more employees, or professional duties requiring advanced knowledge or creative talent

Incorporates federal overtime regulations (29 C.F.R. § 541) by reference, requiring Maryland to use the higher of state thresholds or federal standards

Takes effect October 1, 2026