Maryland · SB0587

State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission

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Vetoed (rejected)

The governor said no and refused to sign it.

Stage 6 of 6Stopped at signature

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Sponsors: 8
Votes: Dec 16 ’25
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Description

Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to study and make recommendations relating to appropriate benefits to be made to individuals whose ancestors were enslaved in the State or were impacted by certain inequitable government policies; and requiring the Commission to submit a preliminary report by January 1, 2027, and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2027.

Subjects

Revenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Studies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Committees and CommissionsIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsMinoritiesStandards and Best PracticesReparationsSunsetReports

Progress

IntroducedJan 27, 2025
Passed the first chamberMar 14, 2025
PassedMar 14, 2025
VetoedMay 16, 2025
Became lawDec 16, 2025

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