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HB 516 — Maryland

Maryland Department of Labor - Investigation of Complaints - Requirements (Worksite Enforcement Act of 2026)

Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to establish certain procedures for receiving, reviewing, and investigating certain complaints regarding matters under the jurisdiction of the Department; requiring the Department to employ one investigators for each of five regions of the State to investigate complaints; and requiring, beginning fiscal year 2027, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 for the hiring of five investigators.

Latest action: Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m. · Feb 3, 2026

In committeeAnne Arundel CountyAppropriationsAttorney GeneralBaltimore CityBaltimore CountyBudgetsBusiness Occupations and ProfessionsBusiness RegulationCalvert CountyCertificationsCharles CountyClassifications and DesignationsComplaintsConsumer ProtectionCrimes and PunishmentsEastern ShoreEvaluations and ReviewsEvidenceFederal GovernmentFraudFrederick CountyGovernorHarford CountyHoward CountyInspectionsIntergovernmental CooperationInvestigations and InquiriesLabor, Department ofLicensesMontgomery CountyNegligencePermitsPrince George's CountyRecordsRecruitment and HiringRegistrationReimbursementsRules and RegulationsSafetySt. Mary's CountyStandards and Best PracticesTimeWestern MarylandWork, Labor, and Employment

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

  1. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    Jan 27, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m.

    Feb 3, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Joe Vogel

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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