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MD SB191
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Brooks
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AI Summary
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Designates "The Heart of Maryland" by Jayla Elise of Dorchester County as Maryland's official State song, filling the vacancy left since "Maryland, My Maryland" was repealed in 2021
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The song was written for the Maryland 250 Project and includes seven verses celebrating the state's geography, history, resilience, and unity
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Amends the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland by adding new Section 7-319 and renumbering existing sections
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The previous state song, "Maryland, My Maryland," was adopted in 1939 but repealed due to historical sentiments inconsistent with the state's current values and diversity
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
State Designations - State Song - "The Heart of Maryland"
State Symbols
Last Action
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/16/2026