Legislation
Delegate Shaneka Henson
- District
- 30A
- County
- Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Appropriations Committee
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Appropriations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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154 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3045 | 301-858-3045
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3045
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154 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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154 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3045 | 301-858-3045
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154 House Office Building
- Contact
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shaneka.henson@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0148 | Family Law - Nonpayment of Child Support - Sentencing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0234 /CH0121 | Child Support - Suspension of Payments and Arrears for Incarcerated Obligors - Modifications | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 121 |
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| HB1540 (SB1067) | Environment - Mold Inspections - Standards, Reporting, and Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0036 /CH0035 | Juvenile Proceedings - Fines, Fees, and Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 35 |
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| HB0040 /CH0607 (SB0064/CH0608) | Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Causing Unavailability of Witness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 607 |
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| HB0123 /CH0067 (SB0217) | Labor and Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 67 |
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| HB0200 /CH0106 (SB0859/CH0107) | Vehicle Laws - Registration Plate Frames and Borders - Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 106 |
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| HB0205 (SB0105) | Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project - Requirements and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0208 | Public Schools - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0302 | Criminal Law - Deadly Weapons on School Property - Nonpublic Schools (No Weapons on Nonpublic School Property Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0304 /CH0160 | Consumer Protection - Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 160 |
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| HB0416 | Medical Cannabis - Medical Cannabis Business Development Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0460 | Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention - Online Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0515 | Public Schools - Staff Members - Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0522 (SB0572) | Education - Home and Hospital Teaching Program for Students - Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0541 /CH0237 (SB0633/CH0238) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Hate Crimes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 237 |
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| HB0543 /CH0239 (SB0151/CH0240) | Estates and Trusts - Closed Estates - Subsequent Discovery of Check | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 239 |
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| HB0564 (SB0670) | Department of Aging - Assisted Living Program Subsidies - Determinations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0590 (SB0230) | Criminal Law – Sexual Crimes – Repeal of Spousal Defense (Love Is No Defense to Sexual Crimes) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0604 /CH0272 (SB0326/CH0273) | State Libraries - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and State Library Board - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 272 |
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| HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0639 | Public Health - Health Care Professionals - Cultural Competency Coursework or Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0747 (SB0933) | State and Local Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0837 /CH0337 | Public Health - Maternal Mortality and Morbidity - Implicit Bias Training and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 337 |
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| HB0868 | State and Public School Holidays - Designation and Observance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0881 (SB0033) | Election Law - Voting by Absentee Ballot - Prepaid Postage for Return of Ballots | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0895 | Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0917 /CH0367 (SB0606/CH0368) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Basis (2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins, III's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 367 |
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| HB0979 | Correctional Services – Inmate Cost–of–Living Report – Maryland Correctional Enterprises Diversity Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1057 (SB0856) | Higher Education - Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Comparability and Competitiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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| HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1090 (SB1066) | Law Enforcement – Complaints and Investigations and Use of Force (Anton’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1110 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1112 (SB0416) | Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1114 | Child Custody and Visitation - Best Interest of the Child - Factors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1201 | State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1226 | Vehicle Laws - School Bus Safety - Occupant Capacity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1255 | Education – Bilingual Learner Prekindergarten Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1274 | Criminal Procedure - Questioning of Minors by Police Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1298 (SB0791) | County Boards of Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policies and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1313 /CH0457 (SB0787) | Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 457 |
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| HB1377 (SB0513) | Criminal Procedure - Conditions of Pretrial Release - Home Detention Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1425 (SB0926) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1428 | Environment - Higher Education Facilities - Mold Hazards and Mold or Moisture Problems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1437 (SB1038) | Juveniles Convicted as Adults – Sentencing – Limitations and Reduction (Juvenile Restoration Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1444 /CH0473 (SB0531/CH0474) | Discrimination - Definition of Race - Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 473 |
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| HB1463 | Correctional Services - Inmates - Intake and Release Requirements (Reentry Success Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1482 | Military Department – Study on Assisting Active Duty Service Members With State Law and Regulatory Compliance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1491 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1501 | Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Reporting Loss or Theft | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1536 | Primary and Secondary Education – Title IX – Policies and Procedures (Hear Our Voices Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1571 /CH0490 (SB0938/CH0489) | Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 490 |
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| HB1658 (SB1065) | Economic Development - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Funding and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HJ0007 (SJ0001/JR0001) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| American Legion Post 141 | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Brewer Hill Cemetery | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | ||||
| Downtown Annapolis Mural Project | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||||
| PlayEastport | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | ||||
| Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
- Tenure
- Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since May 16, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Appropriations Committee
- 2020 Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2020 Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Memberships
- Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).
- Biographical Information
- Born, July 29, 1983, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; Coppin State University, B.S.; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.; Admitted to the Maryland Bar, 2010; Attorney; Member, Annapolis, City Council, representing Ward 6, 2018-2019; Married; one child.
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