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MD SB308

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Hettleman

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Origin

Senate

2026 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
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Governor

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment1/21/2026

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