HJ 8·MD·house
Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: White Holland
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In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.
Mar 16, 2026
Summary
The resolution formally apologizes for Maryland’s complicity in 38 documented racial terror lynchings and other related harms. It acknowledges failures to protect Black citizens and promises to follow the recommendations of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The measure is intended to recognize past injustices and guide future reparative steps.
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