# Sec. 16-237. Abridging the freedom of speech

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 16-237. Abridging the freedom of speech

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 16-237 (2026)

An employee may publicly or privately comment upon any matter of public policy of general interest and upon any subject that is not prohibited from disclosure by the Maryland Public Information Act. Notwithstanding the above, an employee may not represent the views of the agency/department in an official capacity nor disclose confidential information as defined under Maryland law.