SB 35·MD·senate
State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night
Signed into LawFiled Sep 15, 2025
Sponsor: Jackson
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
May 12, 2026
Summary
The bill makes three symbolic designations: the extinct megalodon becomes the state shark, the Natural History Society of Maryland is named the state natural sciences museum, and the governor must proclaim October 1 each year as Purple Lights Night to honor domestic‑violence victims and survivors. These actions are ceremonial and aim to promote state heritage and awareness of domestic‑violence issues.
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