Legislation - HB0170

Establishing the Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland; requiring the Commission to study the history of the African American sailors who fought for the Union Navy; requiring the Commission to make certain recommendations regarding the funding, design, construction, and location of an appropriate memorial dedicated to African American Civil War sailors; and requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

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Original:: Government, Labor, and Elections Click to view Recorded Media

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Introduced in a prior session as: HB0077 Session: 2025 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 8/27/2025 Legislative Date 8/27/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	8/27/2025	8/27/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
			Text - First - Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland
House	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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