Major Changes Taking Effect in 2024 in Maryland

Here are some of the changes for the 2024 year coming up Jan 1st! 
$15 minimum wage for all: Get ready for a bigger paycheck! Maryland will reach the $15 minimum wage goal two years earlier than planned, boosting pay for about 163,000 workers starting January 1st. ”All Maryland employers will have to pay their hourly employees a minimum wage of $15 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2024. This requirement stems from the enactment of Maryland Senate Bill 555 (SB555), also known as the Fair Wage Act of 2023, which was signed into law by Maryland Governor Wes Moore on April 11, 2023.

County minimum wages rates starting July 1, 2024, have not yet been set. If adjustments to the rates are mandated, County law requires the changes to be based on the Consumer Price Index for all urban wage earners and clerical workers in the Washington region from the preceding year. For additional details regarding the minimum wage in Montgomery County, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/minimumwage.”
Environmental Action: Plastic bag bans: While a statewide ban didn't fly, several counties and cities, including Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Frederick, are stepping up. Remember to bring your own bags or buy paper when shopping starting January 1st, 2024.
Plastic bag tax: Groceries, convenience stores, and drugstores in Montgomery County have been charging a nickel per plastic bag since November 2023.

Stay Informed: Find details on the plastic bag bans in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Frederick through their official news releases

Also, Gender-affirming care will be covered by Medicaid.

To view rent increase information: click here or go to: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dhca/Tenants/RentStabilization.html

Learn more about other Montgomery County regulations on their website.

2024 promises change and progress in Maryland.
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