Policy Updates & Reports
2026 Legislative Report Now Available
ADVOCACY 2026 Legislative Report Now Available Jul 9, 2026 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 MoreThe session is over. The work isn’t.
Blog The session is over. The work isn’t. Apr 15, 2026 Over the past legislative session, something important happened: Headquartered companies left their offices and came to Annapolis Tech firms and defense contractors showed up together Local and regional chambers and state associations across our federation mobilized their members Members called, emailed and met with…
Read MoreAct Now: The Bill That Would Keep Maryland Employees in the Dark
Blog Act Now: The Bill That Would Keep Maryland Employees in the Dark Mar 19, 2026 SB 417/HB 45 is less about protecting workers and more about limiting the flow of information to them A bill the has passed in the Senate has moved to the House that would restrict employers from holding meetings to…
Read MoreCommentary: Making Maryland more affordable starts with the cost of doing business
Blog Commentary: Making Maryland more affordable starts with the cost of doing business Mar 17, 2026 Affordability is front and center in Annapolis this legislative session — and rightfully so. Families across Maryland are working harder than ever to keep up with rising costs for groceries, housing, child care and transportation. Policymakers want to help…
Read MoreSpeak Up: Help Shape Real Solutions to Improve Affordability
Blog Speak Up: Help Shape Real Solutions to Improve Affordability Mar 12, 2026 HB 895/SB 387 would put Maryland in uncharted territory as no other state has enacted legislation like this targeting grocery pricing Affordability is one of the most pressing concerns for Maryland families today. From groceries and housing to energy and transportation, the…
Read MoreHB 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…
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