MD HB822 | 2025 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB871
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-29 - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Pending: House Health and Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-29 - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Pending: House Health and Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Altering and removing references requiring a belief in God from certain provisions relating to religious freedom, religious tests, and oaths and affirmations.
Title
Declaration of Rights - Religious Freedom, Religious Tests, and Oaths and Affirmations
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-29 | House | First Reading Health and Government Operations |
Same As/Similar To
HB871 (Carry Over) 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Rights | 36 | (n/a) | See Bill Text | |
| Declaration of Rights | 37 | (n/a) | See Bill Text | |
| Declaration of Rights | 39 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0822?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0822f.pdf |
