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MD HB667

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamila Woods

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes November 1 as Maryland Emancipation Day, adding it to the official list of State legal holidays and State employee holidays
  • Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Maryland, which occurred on November 1, 1864, when the state's new constitution abolishing slavery took effect
  • Repeals the existing requirement that the Governor annually proclaim November 1 as Maryland Emancipation Day, replacing the proclamation with permanent statutory recognition
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

State Government - Legal and Employee Holiday - Maryland Emancipation Day

Governor

Last Action

Hearing 3/13 at 3:00 p.m.

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Government Operations1/24/2025

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