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MD HB580

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hutchinson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces "Maryland State Firemen's Association" with "Maryland State Firefighters Association" throughout the Annotated Code of Maryland
  • Updates gendered terminology by changing "fire fighter" to "firefighter," "fireman" to "firefighter," and "squadman" to "squad member" or "squad person"
  • Amends multiple sections across seven articles of Maryland law, including Courts and Judicial Proceedings, Education, Health-General, Labor and Employment, Public Safety, Tax-General, and Transportation
  • Authorizes the publisher of the Annotated Code to correct any cross-references and terminology rendered incorrect by the Act
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 13, 2025

Legislative Description

Terminology and Obsolete References – Maryland State Firefighters Association and Related Terms

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 514

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/12/2025
Health and Government Operations1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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