HB 356 — Maryland

Human Relations - Protection of the Free Exercise of Religion

Prohibiting a governmental authority, under certain circumstances, from burdening a person's exercise of religion; and authorizing a person aggrieved by a violation of the Act to obtain certain relief in a civil action.

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

In committeeAdministrative AgenciesAttorneys' FeesCivil ActionsCivil Rights and Social EquityCountiesDamagesHealthHuman RelationsLaws and OrdinancesMunicipal CorporationsPublic EmployeesPublic OfficialsReligionRules and RegulationsSafetyState EmployeesTorts

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

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

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Jan 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Stuart Schmidt, Sandy Rosenberg

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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