All Roll Calls
Yes: 140 • No: 33
MarylandSB 01362026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Collective Bargaining - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Police Officers
Sponsored By: Benjamin F. Kramer (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
State Government - PersonnelAirportsAlcoholic Beverages -see also- AB-By SubdivisionAssessments and Taxation, Department ofCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapCollective BargainingCommittees and CommissionsComptrollerDeaf and Hard of HearingEducation, State Department ofFire ProtectionInsurance AdministrationLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementState EmployeesState Universities and CollegesTobacco and Nicotine -see also- Cigarettes; Smk&VapTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Cannabis commission police get union rights
Beginning July 1, 2026, police officers employed by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission who can make arrests are covered by State collective bargaining rules. Eligible officers can choose union representation and negotiate pay, benefits, and workplace rules. You must be an ATCC employee with arrest authority in your official role.
Maryland Transportation Authority police can bargain
Beginning July 1, 2026, all full‑time Maryland Transportation Authority police at the rank of first sergeant and below are covered by State collective bargaining rules. These officers can seek union representation and bargain over pay, benefits, and work rules.
Changes take effect July 1, 2026
The law takes effect July 1, 2026. The Governor approved it on April 14, 2026. The collective bargaining changes start on that date.
Supervisors excluded from union coverage
Beginning July 1, 2026, some jobs are excluded from State collective bargaining. If you are a Martin State Airport firefighter (captain or below) or an ATCC police officer and the Secretary’s regulations classify you as supervisory, managerial, or confidential, you are not covered. You cannot be in the bargaining unit or be represented.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Benjamin F. Kramer
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jack Bailey
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 99 • No: 33 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 65
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (99-33)
4/8/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026HouseFavorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
4/3/2026HouseHearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23/2026HouseReferred Government, Labor, and Elections
2/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (41-0)
2/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2/17/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {553927/1 Adopted
2/17/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Finance
2/16/2026SenateHearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
1/21/2026SenateFirst Reading Finance
1/14/2026SenatePre-filed
10/28/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
2/17/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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