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MD HB2
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vaughn Stewart
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "clergyman" with "member of the clergy" throughout the Annotated Code of Maryland
- Changes references from "church" to "faith institution" when referring to religious organizations, societies, or congregations
- Substitutes "church" with "place of worship" in contexts describing physical locations such as buildings subject to safety zones, fire inspections, and zoning regulations
- Amends over 20 articles of Maryland law including Alcoholic Beverages, Business Regulation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Education, Environment, Family Law, Health, Labor, Natural Resources, Public Safety, Tax, and Transportation
- Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship
Religion
Last Action
Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m.
2/26/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules and Executive Nominations1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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