MARYLAND – As Maryland rings in the New Year, several significant legislative changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. From expanding healthcare protections for first responders to increasing transparency for gig workers, these laws reflect a state-wide focus on public health, consumer rights, and social safety.
Here are five of the most impactful new laws taking effect in the Old Line State this January.
1. The James “Jimmy” Malone Act: No-Cost Cancer Screenings (HB 459)
Named in honor of a late state delegate and career firefighter, this law addresses the high-risk chemical exposures first responders face daily.
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