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MD HB899

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Wolek

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor must annually proclaim January as Muslim American Heritage Month, recognizing contributions of over 350,000 Muslim Marylanders to the state

  • Governor must annually proclaim May as Jewish American Heritage Month, recognizing contributions of over 250,000 Jewish Marylanders to the state

  • Proclamations shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe both heritage months with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

  • Amends the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland by adding new sections 7-501 and 7-505

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Months

Governor

Last Action

Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/17/2025
Health and Government Operations1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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