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Senate Bill 25-26-07

Bill ID: 25-26-07
Name: Interim University of Maryland Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment, II-3.10(A)
Proposed: 05/31/2025
Proposal: This proposal requests University Senate review of interim policy changes to the University of Maryland's Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy (II-3.10[A]) that were approved by the President in May 2025.

The revised policy implements federal "disclose to propose" requirements mandating all researchers disclose outside activities and financial interests before submitting funding proposals, expands coverage to include Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs), requires comprehensive disclosures within 30 days of joining the University or sponsored projects, and establishes stricter compliance measures including automatic COI holds on proposals lacking current disclosures starting October 1, 2025.

The changes align with increasing federal focus on mitigating technology misappropriation and undue foreign influence in U.S. research, clarify how Maryland State Ethics Law applies to University employees, and strengthen oversight through enhanced disclosure requirements and conflict management guidelines to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations while protecting the University's research integrity and reputation.
Active? Yes
Policy: https://policies.umd.edu/faculty/university-of-maryland-policy-on-conflict-of-interest-and-conflict-of-commitment-2

Status

Status: Under Review
Reviewer: Research Council
Received: 2025-08-19
Decision: The Research Council will review the charge document and submit its findings to the SEC.
Next Step: The SEC will review the Research Council findings.

Status: Complete
Reviewer: Senate Executive Committee (SEC)
Received: 2025-08-12
Decision: The SEC charged the Research Council with the review of this proposal.
Actions: The SEC will review the proposal to assess the interim policy changes at the University of Maryland policy on conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment and determine which committee will be charged.
Next Step: Research Council review
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