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Introduced
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting an employer from requiring, as a condition of employment or continued employment, an employee or a prospective employee, under certain circumstances, to join or remain a member of a labor organization, pay charges to a labor organization, or pay a certain amount to a third party; prohibiting an employer from threatening an employee or a prospective employee with certain action; providing certain penalties for violation of the Act; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers from requiring employees or prospective employees to join or remain a member of a labor organization, pay dues or fees to a labor organization, or pay an equivalent amount to a third party as a condition of employment. It also prohibits employers from threatening employees or prospective employees with actions that would violate these provisions. The bill applies prospectively and does not affect existing collective bargaining agreements. Violations are subject to penalties, and the Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Warren Miller (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Mark Fisher (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Richard Impallaria (R),
Johnny Mautz (R),
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (on 02/25/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0163?ys=2020RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/hb0163_ecm.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0163f.pdf |
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