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Maryland General Assembly · SB0776 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 607 (Chapter 607)

Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment

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Officially: “Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Establishing the Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children to research the history, operations, and resident deaths at the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children and provide a complete and public accounting of the children who died and were buried on the grounds; and requiring the Commission to submit a final report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2029.
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 20, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026

The numbers

13
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Senator SmithSenator CharlesSenator FergusonSenator FoldenSenator HarrisSenator HensonSenator JamesSenator LoveSenator McKaySenator MuseSenator SydnorSenator WaldstreicherSenator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 607 (as of Aug 30, 2026).