General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Months

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the governor to issue annual proclamations naming January as Muslim American Heritage Month and May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Each proclamation must encourage educational and cultural organizations to hold appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The measure recognizes the contributions of Muslim and Jewish Marylanders and takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Mar 17, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 358
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Floor Amendment {
5. Apr 8, 2026Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Feldman) Adopted
6. Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed
7. Apr 7, 2026Motion Special Order until 4/8 (Senator Muse) Rejected
8. Apr 7, 2026Floor Amendment {
9. Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted
10. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
11. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Wolek · sponsor
• Solomon

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