HB 588·MD·house
Missing and Murdered American Indian and Alaskan Native Women and Girls - Day of Awareness and Reporting Requirement
In CommitteeFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Hill
Latest Action
In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 17, 2026
Summary
The bill directs Maryland’s governor to proclaim May 5 each year as Missing and Murdered American Indian and Alaskan Native Women and Girls Awareness Day. It also orders the Department of State Police to submit a report by Dec 1, 2026 on how well state and local agencies collect data on violence against Native individuals and to recommend improvements. The measure aims to raise public awareness and improve data and coordination on this issue.
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