Maryland HB636 exempts certain earned income for members of the General Assembly, candidates, and members-elect.

Maryland HB636 modifies the earned income restrictions for members of the General Assembly, candidates, and members-elect. It exempts earned income from educational instruction, positions subject to a merit system, human services positions, and career progressions from pre-existing relationships. The bill also exempts income from nonelected law enforcement or fire/rescue work and transactions or relationships existing before candidacy or appointment. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB636 exempts certain earned income for members of the General Assembly, candidates, and members-elect.

Maryland HB636 modifies the earned income restrictions for members of the General Assembly, candidates, and members-elect. It exempts earned income from educational instruction, positions subject to a merit system, human services positions, and career progressions from pre-existing relationships. The bill also exempts income from nonelected law enforcement or fire/rescue work and transactions or relationships existing before candidacy or appointment. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.