HB 520: The Maryland Workforce Retention, Recruitment and Reentry Act, has started a serious conversation around job-sharing. This bill was folded into the Joint Chairmen's Report of the Budget Bill and requires the Department of Budget and Management to conduct an in-depth feasibility study on how job-sharing can be implemented within the State’s Executive Branch to fill critical vacancies in a way that meets employer needs while making the workforce more inclusive (offering part-time work opportunities to caregivers, seniors, individuals with health concerns, etc). Job-sharing is also a great tool to employ people during times of mass unemployment. The report is due back to the General Assembly by December 1st and I will review that in advance of the 2026 Legislative Session to inform my next steps on this issue.