Policy Updates & Reports
HB 1479 Would Raise Minimum Wage to $18, Lock in Automatic Annual Increases
Bog HB 1479 Would Raise Minimum Wage to $18, Lock in Automatic Annual Increases Mar 2, 2026 This represents both a significant near-term cost increase and a structural shift in how wage policy is set for Maryland employers HB 1472: $18 Minimum Wage + Automatic Annual Increases Deadline to weigh in: Tuesday, March 3 —…
Read More$25 Minimum Wage, No Tip Credit and a Constitutional Mandate: What HB 1229/SB 886 Would Mean for Maryland
Bog $25 Minimum Wage, No Tip Credit and a Constitutional Mandate: What HB 1229/SB 886 Would Mean for Maryland Feb 23, 2026 A $25 minimum wage does not affect only entry-level positions — it triggers wage compression, increases in payroll costs, pressure to raise prices and reduced hiring HB 1229/SB 886: $25 Minimum Wage +…
Read MoreAct Now: New Proposal Could Impact the Products You Make, Sell, or Rely On
Bog Act Now: New Proposal Could Impact the Products You Make, Sell, or Rely On Feb 20, 2026 Senate Bill 686 targets products containing PFAS — a class of widely used chemicals found across modern supply chains SB 686: PFAS Product Bans + New Registration Requirements Deadline to weigh in: Friday, Feb. 20 — Testimony…
Read MoreMaryland’s 2026 Legislative Session Begins Today
COMMENTARY Maryland’s 2026 Legislative Session Begins Today Jan 14, 2026 If you lead or work for a business in Maryland, the next 90 days will matter more than any in recent memory. This is not business as usual in Annapolis. Maryland is heading into a pivotal legislative session with real economic pressures, slowing business growth…
Read MoreA Turning Point for Maryland, and We’re Just Getting Started
COMMENTARY A Turning Point for Maryland, and We’re Just Getting Started Dec 22, 2025 To Maryland’s Business Leaders, This past year was a turning point. Maryland’s business community showed up — consistently, strategically and with one clear message: our voices matter. And because of your partnership, lawmakers listened intently. We pushed back on proposals that…
Read More2026 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues
ADVOCACY 2026 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues Dec 9, 2025 Maryland’s greatest asset isn’t just its strategic location or talented workforce — it’s the bold, innovative spirit of our businesses that truly define our state. As we head into a challenging legislative session, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce will stand as the leading advocate…
Read MoreCommentary: Rising energy costs demand action in Maryland
Bog Commentary: Rising energy costs demand action in Maryland Dec 9, 2025 Marylanders are increasingly feeling the strain of rising energy costs, a challenge compounded by growing electricity demand, slow permitting processes and the rapid retirement of older power plants. At our recent Policy Forum for Maryland’s Future event, leaders warned that without faster action…
Read More2025 Legislative Report Now Available
ADVOCACY 2025 Legislative Report Now Available Jun 16, 2025 Every day in Maryland, policy decisions are made that have a direct impact on our state’s business community, employers and overall economic competitiveness. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, representing over 7,000 member businesses, serves as the unified voice on behalf of businesses in the state of…
Read MoreWhy Businesses Like Yours Trust Us to Deliver Results
COMMENTARY Why Businesses Like Yours Trust Us to Deliver Results Apr 9, 2025 Because of your support, we delivered when it mattered most. This legislative session, while Maryland lawmakers advanced proposals that could have severely impacted our business climate, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce stood firm — and stood up for you. Backed by engaged…
Read MoreAct Now: New 3% Tech Tax Will Hit Your Business
Bog Act Now: New 3% Tech Tax Will Hit Your Business Mar 20, 2025 This is Not Simply a “Tech Tax” — It Affects Every Maryland Business and Resident Governor Moore and General Assembly leaders have announced a 3% tech tax on small businesses. This policy would be disastrous for Maryland’s economy, businesses and jobs,…
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