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SB 93 — Maryland

Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship

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.

Latest action: Referred Rules and Executive Nominations · Feb 6, 2026

Passed one chamberAAnnotated Code of MarylandPlaces of WorshipReligionState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsState Government - General Assembly

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate); Rules and Executive Nominations (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Aug 1, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.

    Jan 16, 2026 · Senate

  4. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Feb 2, 2026 · Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    Feb 3, 2026 · Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed

    Feb 3, 2026 · Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed

    Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

  8. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Cheryl Kagan

Senate vote — 36–8

On Third Reading · Feb 5, 2026 · result: pass

36 yea · 8 nay · 3 absent, excused, abstain or not voting

Brian FeldmanDistrict 15YeaShelly HettlemanDistrict 11YeaKaren YoungDistrict 3YeaCharles SydnorDistrict 44YeaDalya AttarDistrict 41YeaDawn GileDistrict 33YeaCarl JacksonDistrict 8YeaSara LoveDistrict 16YeaJeff WaldstreicherDistrict 18YeaMalcolm AugustineDistrict 47YeaGuy GuzzoneDistrict 13YeaMary-Dulany JamesDistrict 34YeaMike McKayDistrict 1YeaAlonzo WashingtonDistrict 22YeaPam BeidleDistrict 32YeaKevin HarrisDistrict 27YeaCheryl KaganDistrict 17YeaAnthony MuseDistrict 26YeaMary WashingtonDistrict 43YeaBen BrooksDistrict 10YeaAntonio HayesDistrict 40YeaNancy KingDistrict 39YeaJim RosapepeDistrict 21YeaRon WatsonDistrict 23YeaMary Beth CarozzaDistrict 38YeaShaneka HensonDistrict 30YeaBen KramerDistrict 19YeaBryan SimonaireDistrict 31YeaChris WestDistrict 42YeaNick CharlesDistrict 25YeaKatie HesterDistrict 9YeaClarence LamDistrict 12YeaWill SmithDistrict 20YeaCraig ZuckerDistrict 14YeaArthur EllisDistrict 28YeaJack BaileyDistrict 29NayBill FoldenDistrict 4NaySteve HersheyDistrict 36NayJustin ReadyDistrict 5NayJohnny SallingDistrict 6NayPaul CordermanDistrict 2NayJason GallionDistrict 35NayJohnny MautzDistrict 37NayJoanne BensonDistrict 24AbsentJ.B. JenningsDistrict 7AbsentCory McCrayDistrict 45Absent
Mr. Presidentas recorded — not linked to a profileYea
Official record — Maryland General Assembly roll call
Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Bill text (Third reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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