Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 47: Commission on State and Local Government Real Property Bearing Confederate Names - Establishment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 47 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on August 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commission on State and Local Government Real Property Bearing Confederate Names - Establishment. Primary sponsor: Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| 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 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed