Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 12 R cosponsors

SB1006 — Maryland State Flag Protection Act

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Establishing that, in accordance with the Maryland Constitution, the State flag is the Maryland flag; proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to specify that the State flag is the Maryland flag adopted under Chapter 48 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1904; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (175)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1006 do?
Establishing that, in accordance with the Maryland Constitution, the State flag is the Maryland flag; proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to specify that the State flag is the Maryland flag adopted under Chapter 48 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1904; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.
Who sponsors SB1006?
SB1006 is sponsored by Senator Hershey, Senator J.B. Jennings (Republican), Senator William G. Folden (Republican), Senator Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican), Senator Paul D. Corderman (Republican), Senator Johnny Mautz (Republican), Senator Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Senator Jack Bailey (Republican), Senator Jason C. Gallion (Republican), Senator Chris West (Republican), Senator Justin Ready (Republican), Senator Johnny Ray Salling (Republican), and Senator Mike McKay (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1006?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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