Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1539: Maryland Labor Relations Act
Status: In committee, February 20, 2026
Establishing the Maryland Labor Relations Board as an independent unit of State government to oversee collective bargaining activities for certain private sector employees; establishing certain rights for employees and employers related to collective bargaining; establishing certain procedures related to elections and certification of exclusive representatives; and prohibiting an employer and employee organizations from engaging in certain unfair labor practices.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Maryland Labor Relations Act FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Labor Relations Board as an independent unit of State government to oversee collective bargaining activities for certain private sector employees; establishing that certain employees have the right to participate in collective bargaining; establishing certain rights for employees and employers related to collective bargaining; establishing certain procedures related to elections and certification of exclusive representatives…
From the introduced text, February 15, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Maryland Labor Relations Act FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Labor Relations Board as an independent unit of State government to oversee collective bargaining activities for certain private sector employees; establishing that certain employees have the right to participate in collective bargaining; establishing certain rights for employees and employers related to collective bargaining; establishing certain procedures related to elections and certification of exclusive representatives; prohibiting an employer and employee organizations from engaging in certain unfair labor practices; and generally relating to collective bargaining rights, unfair labor practices, and rights of employees in the State. BY adding to Article - Labor and Employment Section 4.5-101 through 4.5-502 to be under the new title "Title 4.5. Maryland Labor Relations Act" Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Labor and Employment TITLE 4.5. MARYLAND LABOR RELATIONS ACT. SUBTITLE 1. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS. 4.5-101. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1539* HOUSE BILL 1539 (A) IN THIS TITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. (B) "BOARD" MEANS THE MARYLAND LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. (C) (1) "EMPLOYEE" INCLUDES AN INDIVIDUAL: (I) WHOSE WORK HAS …
Sponsors
- C.T. Wilson (D, HD-028) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Common questions
- What is HB1539?
- HB1539 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Maryland Labor Relations Act.
- What does HB1539 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Maryland Labor Relations Act FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Labor Relations Board as an independent unit of State government to oversee collective bargaining activities for certain private sector employees; establishing that certain employees have the right to participate in collective bargaining; establishing certain rights for employees and employers related to collective bargaining; establishing certain procedures related to elections and certification of exclusive representatives…
- What is the status of HB1539?
- In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1539?
- C.T. Wilson (D, HD-028).
- Where is the official record for HB1539?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1539?ys=2026RS
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