African American Heritage Preservation Program and Maryland Commission for Women - Renaming and Alterations

Summary

The bill renames the African American Heritage Preservation Program after Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and ends the Secretary of Human Services’ power to appoint the Maryland Commission for Women’s executive director, making the role a merit‑based state employee. It also revises the Commission’s duties to emphasize research, public awareness, policy support and services for women. The changes become law on October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share