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MD HB895

MD HB895
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Replacing references to Columbus Day in certain provisions of law with references to Indigenous Peoples' Day; and establishing that Indigenous Peoples' Day is to be observed on October 12 or if the United States Congress designates another day for the observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress.

AI Summary

This bill replaces references to "Columbus Day" with "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in certain provisions of Maryland law. It establishes that Indigenous Peoples' Day is to be observed on October 12, or on the day designated by the U.S. Congress for the observance of Columbus Day if the Congress designates another day. The bill applies these changes to laws related to business days, public school observances, banking institution holidays, and state employee holidays.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/04/2020)

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