Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJ 8: Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 8 is a joint resolution introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings. Primary sponsor: Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Debra Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Andrea Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| 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 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.
- First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations