Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 22 D cosponsors

HB1488 — Constitutional Language - Modernization

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Altering terminology in the Maryland Constitution to be gender-neutral.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Delegate Jones, D.

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1488 do?
Altering terminology in the Maryland Constitution to be gender-neutral.
Who sponsors HB1488?
HB1488 is sponsored by Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Heather Bagnall (Democrat), Delegate Jon S. Cardin (Democrat), Delegate Bonnie Cullison (Democrat), Delegate Kris Fair (Democrat), Delegate Jessica Feldmark (Democrat), Delegate Michele Guyton (Democrat), Delegate Pam Lanman Guzzone (Democrat), Delegate Terri L. Hill (Democrat), Delegate Mary A. Lehman (Democrat), Delegate Ashanti Martinez (Democrat), Delegate Aletheia McCaskill (Democrat), Palakovich Carr, Delegate N. Scott Phillips (Democrat), Delegate Andrew C. Pruski (Democrat), Delegate Malcolm P. Ruff (Democrat), Delegate Emily Shetty (Democrat), Delegate Jared Solomon (Democrat), Delegate Vaughn Stewart (Democrat), Delegate Deni Taveras (Democrat), Delegate Jen Terrasa (Democrat), Delegate Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democrat), Delegate Nicole A. Williams (Democrat), and Delegate Sarah Wolek (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1488?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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