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MD SB777

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Salling

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Labor must allocate money from the Hospital Employees Retraining Fund to local workforce development boards when hospital closings, downsizing, or mergers occur in their county or region

  • Local workforce development boards must be included in the State's quick response program for business reductions in operations, with the Department providing funding to affected boards when available

  • The Division's dislocated worker unit must forward notices of employer reductions in operations to the local workforce development board in the affected political subdivision

  • Local workforce development boards will provide grants to employers under the Apprenticeship Career Training in Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Program, replacing the previous competitive grant process administered solely by the Department

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Labor and Employment - Workforce Development and Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Workforce Solutions Investment Act)

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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