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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Veterans and Military Families to designate a location for an American braille tactile flag to be placed on the grounds of one or more State veterans' cemeteries to honor members of the uniformed services, veterans, and other individuals in the State who are blind or visually impaired.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maryland state law to require the Department of Veterans and Military Families to place an American Braille Tactile Flag in one or more state veterans' cemeteries. The bill defines an "American Braille Tactile Flag" as a specially designed flag that allows blind individuals to experience the American flag, specifically mentioning a flag created by the Kansas Braille Transcription Institute. The purpose of this flag is to honor members of the uniformed services, veterans, and other individuals in the state who are blind or visually impaired. The bill also updates the numbering of existing definitions related to veterans, eligible spouses, and dependents, and includes a standard provision that the act will take effect on October 1, 2025. By introducing this memorial flag, the bill aims to create a more inclusive commemorative space that recognizes the service and sacrifices of visually impaired veterans and service members.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (37)
Anne Kaiser (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Dalya Attar (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Jon Cardin (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Pam Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Kris Valderrama (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Greg Wims (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252 (on 05/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0455?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_252_hb0455t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0455_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0455t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 363125/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0005/hb0455_36312501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0455_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0455f.pdf |
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