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MD SB618

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Watson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new exemption allowing General Assembly members, candidates, and members-elect to receive earned income from state executive units or political subdivisions after serving at least one full elected term

  • Requires individuals using this new exemption to have objectively satisfied minimum education, licensure, and experience requirements for the position

  • Maintains existing exemptions for law enforcement officers, fire/rescue workers, pre-existing employment relationships, and positions approved by the Joint Ethics Committee

  • Amends Section 5-514(a) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Ethics - Members of the General Assembly - State and Local Government Employment Exemption

Ethics

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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