Constitutional Language - Modernization
HB 1488 proposes amending the Maryland Constitution to replace gendered terms like "man," "his," and "him" with gender-neutral language such as "person" and "their." It specifically targets multiple articles and sections across the Constitution (including the Declaration of Rights, Executive Department, and Judiciary Department) to update outdated terminology. The bill does not change substantive rights or policies but modernizes the language to be inclusive. This is a procedural constitutional amendment focused solely on terminology, not on altering legal obligations or government functions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 13, 2026
Committee
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
23 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aletheia McCaskill
DDemocratic
P
Andrew Pruski
DDemocratic
P
Bonnie Cullison
DDemocratic
P
Dana Jones
DDemocratic
P
Deni Taveras
DDemocratic
P
Emily Shetty
DDemocratic
P
Heather Bagnall Tudball
DDemocratic
P
Jared Solomon
DDemocratic
P
Jen Terrasa
DDemocratic
P
Jessica Feldmark
DDemocratic
P
Jheanelle Wilkins
DDemocratic
P
Jon Cardin
DDemocratic
P
Julie Palakovich Carr
DDemocratic
P
Kris Fair
DDemocratic
P
Malcolm Ruff
DDemocratic
P
Mary Lehman
DDemocratic
P
Michele Guyton
DDemocratic
P
Nicole Williams
DDemocratic
P
Pam Guzzone
DDemocratic
P
Sarah Wolek
DDemocratic
P
Scott Phillips
DDemocratic
P
Terri Hill
DDemocratic
P
Vaughn Stewart
DDemocratic
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