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This bill proposes to completely repeal Section 9-303.2 of the Maryland State Government Article, which currently requires the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives to conduct research specifically focused on issues affecting black males. Under the existing law, the Office was mandated to research and make recommendations in four key areas: unemployment, criminal justice, education, and health. The law also allowed the Special Secretary to create an Advisory Committee on Black Males to assist in developing these recommendations, with an initial requirement to submit findings to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 1995, and annually thereafter. By removing this entire section, the bill effectively eliminates the Office's specific research duties and the potential advisory committee related to black males. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, providing ample notice of the statutory change. This legislative action suggests a potential shift in how research and support for black males will be approached at the state government level.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0243?ys=2025RS