State Designations - State Natural History Museum - Natural History Society of Maryland

HB 169 designates the Natural History Society of Maryland as Maryland's official State Natural History Museum. The bill amends Maryland's laws by renaming a section and adding a clear provision stating this designation, effective October 1, 2025. This is a procedural change that officially recognizes the Society's role without altering funding, operations, or public policies. The bill directly affects the Society by granting it the formal title, but does not create new programs or obligations.