Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 524: General Provisions - Commemorative Months - African Heritage Month
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 524 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General Provisions - Commemorative Months - African Heritage Month. Primary sponsor: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Mark Edelson (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Mark Edelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| David Fraser-Hidalgo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Marvin Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“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 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections