MD HB356 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1019
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Human Relations - Protection of the Free Exercise of Religion
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-19 | House | First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections |
Same As/Similar To
HB1019 (Carry Over) 2025-02-04 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Administrative Agencies
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Civil Rights and Social Equity
Counties
Damages
Health
Human Relations
Laws and Ordinances
Municipal Corporations
Public Employees
Public Officials
Religion
Rules and Regulations
Safety
State Employees
Torts
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Civil Rights and Social Equity
Counties
Damages
Health
Human Relations
Laws and Ordinances
Municipal Corporations
Public Employees
Public Officials
Religion
Rules and Regulations
Safety
State Employees
Torts
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government | 20 | 1301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 1302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 1303 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 1304 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 1305 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0356?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0356f.pdf |
