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HB 1488·MD·house

Constitutional Language - Modernization

FailedFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: D. Jones
Latest Action

Hearing (House)

Mar 10, 2026

Summary

The bill revises numerous sections of the Maryland Constitution, swapping words like “man,” “him,” and “his” for neutral terms such as “person” and “their.” It applies to all constitutional provisions, affecting citizens, officials, and the courts, but does not alter any substantive rights. The change is intended to modernize the document and make its language inclusive.

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