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MD SB93
MD SB93Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering certain terminology throughout the Annotated Code that refers to a clergyman to refer to a member of the clergy and churches to refer to faith institutions and places of worship; and defining "faith institution" as any Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu congregation, or any other religious society, congregation, or denomination; etc.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to update terminology throughout Maryland's Annotated Code by replacing references to "clergyman" with the more inclusive term "member of the clergy" and changing "churches" to "faith institutions and places of worship." A "faith institution" is defined broadly to include Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu congregations, as well as any other religious society, congregation, or denomination, aiming to modernize legal language and reflect a wider range of religious organizations.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0093?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0093t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0093_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0093f.pdf |
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