HB170Introduced in the House of Delegates
Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland
Introduced by Christopher Bouchat, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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