Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB280: Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology
Status: Signed into law, April 28, 2026
Altering certain terminology relating to State parks that preserve and interpret the history of certain populations.
What the bill says
An act concerning Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology FOR the purpose of altering certain terminology relating to State parks that preserve and interpret the history of certain populations; and generally relating to State parks…
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology FOR the purpose of altering certain terminology relating to State parks that preserve and interpret the history of certain populations; and generally relating to State parks. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 5-2A-04(f)(3), 5-2A-05(b)(2), and 5-1012 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 5-2A-05(b)(7) and (8) Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Natural Resources 5-2A-04. (f) (3) The Department's decisions related to the establishment of State [historical] parks or other units that preserve and interpret the history of African American, Asian, Indigenous or Native American, and Hispanic or Latino populations in the State shall be and (ii) With input from groups active in the preservation of historical sites of underrepresented communities, including: 1. The Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities; 2. The Commission on African American History and Culture; Ch. 271 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND 3. The Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs; 4. The Commission on Indian Affairs; and 5. The Office of Immigrant Affairs. 5-2A-05. (b) The Comprehensive Long-Range Strategic Plan shall …
Sponsors
- Malcolm Augustine (D, 47) · primary sponsor
- Craig Zucker (D, SD-014)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (134-0)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
- : Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Environment and Transportation
- : Third Reading Passed (45-0)
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Adopted
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (134-0) (April 8, 2026): 134 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (45-0) (February 24, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB280?
- SB280 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology.
- What does SB280 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology FOR the purpose of altering certain terminology relating to State parks that preserve and interpret the history of certain populations; and generally relating to State parks…
- What is the status of SB280?
- Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB280?
- Malcolm Augustine (D, 47), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB280?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0280?ys=2026RS
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