SB776Introduced in the Senate
Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
Introduced by William Smith, District 20
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 to research the history, operations, and resident deaths at the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children and provide a complete and public accounting of the children who died and were buried on the grounds; and requiring the Commission to submit a final report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2029.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 607
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
134
Yes
0
No
7
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 | Yes |
| 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 Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {963526/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {703129/1 (Senator Smith)
Motion Laid Over (Senator Smith) Adopted
Floor Amendment {703129/1 (Senator Smith) Adopted
Floor Amendment {323120/1 (Senator Smith) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 607
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 963526/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 703129/1 (Senator Smith) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 323120/1 (Senator Smith) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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