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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the authority of the Secretary of Human Services to appoint the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission for Women; providing that the Executive Director of the Commission is not a special appointee; and altering the duties of the Commission.
AI Summary
This bill alters the structure and duties of the Maryland Commission for Women by removing the Secretary of Human Services' authority to appoint its Executive Director, instead designating the Executive Director as a merit employee of the Department of Human Services and not a "special appointee," meaning they are not subject to political appointment. The bill also significantly expands the Commission's responsibilities, shifting its focus from primarily addressing discrimination and encouraging women in specific roles to a broader mandate of studying and raising public awareness about issues impacting women, supporting programs that promote their well-being, advocating for policies that advance equality and development, offering programs on career development and violence prevention, and empowering women in leadership roles.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (44)
Terri Hill (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Sandy Bartlett (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Debra Davis (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Cathi Forbes (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Andrea Harrison (D),
Anne Healey (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Lily Qi (D),
Pam Queen (D),
Denise Roberts (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Karen Toles (D),
Kris Valderrama (D),
Courtney Watson (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Natalie Ziegler (D),
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 ) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1300?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1300f.pdf |
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