Maryland House Bill 36: Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Altering certain terminology throughout the Annotated Code that refers to a clergyman to refer to a member of the clergy and churches to refer to faith institutions and places of worship; and defining "faith institution" as any Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu congregation, or any other religious society, congregation, or denomination.

Latest action

Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. (2026-03-04)

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