Maryland lawmakers passed hundreds of bills this year. Here are the highlights.
Gov. Wes Moore and other state leaders’ priority legislation, including cannabis, gun control and abortion bills, successfully passed.
Maryland legislature finalizes framework for cannabis legalization
The bill’s passage came two days before the end of the 2023 legislative session.
Maryland joins growing list of states pursuing TikTok bans for government devices
A bill passed unanimously in the Maryland House of Delegates this month that would prohibit the installation and use of TikTok on all state government networks and devices.
Marylanders to vote on abortion rights constitutional amendment in 2024
The bill is part of a larger package of legislation aimed to strengthen reproductive rights in Maryland.
Safe Harbor Laws protect minors forced into prostitution. Why hasn’t Maryland passed one?
Victims of human trafficking deserve a safe harbor, not fear
Public dollars belong in public schools, not private ones
By giving some students the option to attend private schools, legislators lose their imperative to responsibly oversee the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Maryland Senate passes bill enhancing protections for child sexual abuse victims
The Child Victims Act repeals the statute of limitations so child sexual abuse victims can sue their perpetrators whenever they are ready to come forward.
Maryland General Assembly advances Wes Moore’s policy priorities as bill deadlines near
Moore's legislative priorities include expediting the process of raising minimum wage in the state, supporting veterans and creating a service year option.
Maryland House of Delegates passes bill creating legal framework for recreational cannabis
The bill prioritizes creating business opportunities for communities most impacted by cannabis criminalization.
Democrats must capitalize on unified government and raise minimum wage with inflation
Adjusting minimum wage to inflation is not partisan. It’s something Maryland needs now.