Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 822: Declaration of Rights - Religious Freedom, Religious Tests, and Oaths and Affirmations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 822 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Declaration of Rights - Religious Freedom, Religious Tests, and Oaths and Affirmations. Primary sponsor: Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Sandy Bartlett (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Sandy Bartlett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
“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 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health and Government Operations