Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
Summary
The bill establishes a commission made up of legislative members and appointees from several state agencies to research the history of African American sailors who served in the Union Navy. The commission must propose recommendations for funding, design, construction, and placement of a memorial and submit a report to the governor and General Assembly by Dec. 1, 2026. It takes effect July 1, 2026 and expires June 30, 2027.
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- Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill HearingGovernment, Labor, and Elections · Feb 17, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed
Sponsors
- Bouchat · sponsor
- Moon
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