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SB 191 — Maryland

State Designations - State Song - "The Heart of Maryland"

Designating "The Heart of Maryland", written by Jayla Elise from Dorchester County for the Maryland 250 Project, as the State song.

Latest action: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 16, 2026

In committeeArt, Music, and Cultural AffairsState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsState Symbols

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)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Sep 16, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 16, 2026 · Senate

  4. Hearing canceled

    Feb 16, 2026 · Senate

  5. Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 16, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Ben Brooks, Jim Rosapepe

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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