Legislation - SJ0003

Title: Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
Sponsored by: Senators Sydnor and Augustine
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Issuing an apology and acknowledging the State's complicity and negligence in allowing the perpetration of acts of racial terror lynching; and committing to taking reparative actions as recommended by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HJ0008

Bill File Type: Regular

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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