Maryland House Bill 170: Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Establishing the Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland; requiring the Commission to study the history of the African American sailors who fought for the Union Navy; requiring the Commission to make certain recommendations regarding the funding, design, construction, and location of an appropriate memorial dedicated to African American Civil War sailors; and requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

Latest action

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (2026-01-28)

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