Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Applying certain provisions of law establishing that certain noncompete and conflict of interest provisions in certain employment contracts are null and void as being against the public policy of the State to licensed architects employed by certain employers that relocate the majority of its employees outside the State or have its principal place of business outside the State.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
The numbers
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 26House · 2026-03-28 · Voting Yea 101, Voting Nay 29, Not Voting 5, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.59Senate · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 40, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.93House · 2026-03-09 · Voting Yea 94, Voting Nay 36, Not Voting 5, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301 (as of Sep 4, 2026).