Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 961: 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 961 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights and Registration of Art. Primary sponsor: Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
“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 3/27 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 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Appropriations