HB 552·MD·house
Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
Signed into LawFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: J. Long
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 608
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a commission‑style independent investigation to uncover the history, operations, and deaths at the former House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children in Prince George’s County. It directs the appointed investigators to locate unmarked graves, identify remains, review state records, and make recommendations for memorials, repatriation, policy reforms, and education. The measure is an emergency law that will expire on July 1 2029.
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