Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1488: Constitutional Language - Modernization
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1488 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Language - Modernization. Primary sponsor: Dana Jones (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Andrew Pruski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33A |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections