HB552Introduced in the House of Delegates
Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
Introduced by Jeffrie Long, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children; requiring the Commission to direct and oversee the investigation by contracting with qualified professional experts, universities, research institutions, and independent practitioners; providing exemptions to general laws due to the unique historical nature of the site; requiring a final report from the Commission to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2029; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 608
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
126
Yes
1
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {903923/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-1)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {463423/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Harris) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (126-1)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 608
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 903923/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 463423/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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