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MarylandSB 07772026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Labor and Employment - Workforce Development - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement Program and Workforce Development and Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Workforce Solutions Investment Act)

Sponsored By: Johnny Ray Salling (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Private Sector Labor and IndustryApprenticeships and InternshipsCommittees and CommissionsCommunity Facilities and ServicesGrantsHospitals -see also- Clinics; State HospitalsJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLabor, Department ofNoticesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Faster local help after big layoffs

Beginning October 1, 2026, the state directs quick-response money to local workforce boards when operations are cut, as funds are available. Local boards and the state must work together to share local job market data, give retraining referrals, and provide job placement help. When the state’s dislocated worker unit gets a reduction-in-operations notice, it must forward it to the local board so help can start quickly.

Retraining help for displaced hospital workers

Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland runs a program to retrain and place hospital workers who lose jobs or are at risk from a hospital closing, delicensing, downsizing, or merger. The state creates a Hospital Employees Retraining Fund to pay for services and program administration. When one of these hospital events happens, the state must send money from the Fund to the local workforce board in the affected county or region. This gets retraining and job placement help to workers where the closures happen.

Better planning for direct-care grants

Beginning October 1, 2026, the state encourages recipients of matching grants for direct-care workers to plan projects with key partners. Grantees are urged to consult colleges, the Maryland Department of Health, local workforce boards, and groups with expertise on women, racial minorities, immigrants, and low-income communities. The goal is better recruitment and retention of direct-care workers statewide.

Employer grants for first-year apprentices

Beginning October 1, 2026, local workforce boards provide ACTION Program grants to employers with eligible apprentices in the building and construction trades. An employer qualifies if it employs at least one apprentice who has worked there 7 months, is in the first year of a registered apprenticeship, and lives in a ZIP code with at least 20% poverty. Grants are awarded as provided in the State budget. The General Assembly states its intent that the budget include at least $100,000 each year for these grants and administration.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 216 • No: 2

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 2 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 298

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (131-2)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {273122/1 Adopted

    4/11/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/11/2026House

  9. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections Health

    3/24/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed

    3/23/2026Senate

  12. Favorable Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  13. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/23/2026Senate

  14. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/23/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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