Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SJ0003 — Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings

Last action — Hearing (Primary, 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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Issuing an apology and acknowledging the State's complicity and negligence in allowing the perpetration of acts of racial terror lynching; and committing to taking reparative actions as recommended by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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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 · 1 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Senator Sydnor

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SJ0003 do?
Issuing an apology and acknowledging the State's complicity and negligence in allowing the perpetration of acts of racial terror lynching; and committing to taking reparative actions as recommended by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Who sponsors SJ0003?
SJ0003 is sponsored by Senator Sydnor and Senator Malcolm Augustine (Democrat).
What is the current status of SJ0003?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SJ0003?
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