HB 136 — Maryland

Maryland Public Ethics Law - Officials of the Legislative Branch - Gifts of Food and Beverages

Altering an exemption that allows an official of the Legislative Branch to accept a gift of food or beverages as part of a meal or reception to which a legislative unit is invited to instead allow an official of the Legislative Branch to accept a gift of food or beverages at a meal or reception to which all members of the General Assembly are invited and that was open to the public; altering the written invitation and registration report requirements a regulated lobbyist must meet under certain circumstances; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 28, 2026

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Committees: Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026