Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 387: Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights and Registration of Art
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 387 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights and Registration of Art. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Cathi Forbes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43B |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Teresa Woorman | 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 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Budget and Taxation
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Appropriations