Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

HJ 8: Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HJ 8 is a joint resolution introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings. Primary sponsor: Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer White Holland (Democratic); Jackie Addison (Democratic); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); Marlon Amprey (Democratic); and 26 more.