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“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Climate Change
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SB 59 - Transportation and Climate Act
The Transportation and Climate Alignment Act advances more affordable, safe, and clean transportation while reducing Maryland's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Transportation accounts for roughly 35–40 percent of the state's total emissions and represents a major cost burden for Maryland families.
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Ask Them to Pass this Legislation
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Protect emPOWER Maryland in
the Utility RELIEF Act.
Analysis shows that the bill as proposed would cut most of the EmPOWER program for three years. Cutting EmPOWER will lock in higher energy use, increase pollution, and end up costing us all more. EmPOWER helps Marylanders reduce their energy use and save billions of dollars on utility bills.
This bill is in Conference Committee.
Immigration Reform
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2026-Support SB 791- Community Trust Act
This Bill Would End participation of state and local government employees and facilities with federal authorities in immigration enforcement.
This bill has now passed the Senate and is in the House,
Write Your Lawmakers and ask them to Pass This Bill!
Updated 4-13-2026
Support SB 810 -
Immigration Enforcement - Expanding Sensitive Locations, Notification, and Guidance
(Maryland Values Act of 2026)
This bill would prohibit school security personnel from participation in certain federal immigration investigation and enforcement actions.SB 810 passed 2nd Reading in the House – if passes 3rd Reading, the Senate will need to concur in the House amendments; companion HB 1341 passed out of committee favorable with amendments and is on 2nd Reading
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Support HB 1341 -
Immigration Enforcement - Expanding Sensitive Locations, Notification, and Guidance
(Maryland Values Act of 2026)
This bill would prohibit school security personnel from participation in certain federal immigration investigation and enforcement actions.
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2026-Support HB 711- Data Privacy
This bill would ensure that state and local agencies, as well as law enforcement entities and third-part data brokers are prohibited from sharing personal information and facial recognition data with federal immigration authorities unless a valid judicial warrant is presented.
Passed 2nd Reading, if it passes 3rd Reading
It will go to the Governor for signature.
Updated 4/11/2026
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2026-Support HB 639-
Aviation Health and Safety Act
This Bill would require the Maryland Aviation Administration to require flight crews with detained individuals aboard to complete certain confirmations and prohibit the refueling of an aircraft if an individual on board is in any kind of restraint.
Passed House and is in Senate Finance, Reviewed 4/13/2026
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to Bring This Bill to A Vote:
Write FIN Chair Pamela Beidle
Write Your Lawmaker
2026-Support SB 504- Data Privacy
This bill would ensure that state and local agencies, as well as law enforcement entities and third-part data brokers are prohibited from sharing personal information and facial recognition data with federal immigration authorities unless a valid judicial warrant is presented.
Update: ​​passed 2nd Reading in the Senate, if passes 3rd Reading, the House will need to concur with the amendments [passage of the companion bill is not required for the measure to pass since HB 711 will have passed]
No Action Needed
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2026-Support SB 1 - Prohibition on Face Coverings
This bill would will establish a model policy prohibiting the use of a face covering by a law enforcement officer in the course of duty
Passed Senate and is in the House JUD, Updated 4/3/2026
SB 1 passed the Senate, was voted favorably with amendments by House Judiciary and is on 2nd Reading – if it passes 2nd and 3rd reading, the Senate will need to concur in the House amendments
Transgender Rights (Healthcare)
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Support SB 626 - Birth Certificate Modernization Act
This bill has several functions that are vitally important, particularly to transgender Marylanders and their children:
1. This bill will enable transgender parents to prove they are related to their own children after they have been granted an order of legal name change through the Maryland Courts. Consequently, these children will have the protection afforded by having two legal parents.
2. This bill will allow Transgender Marylanders to have a gender marker of "X" on their birth certificates- This is critical for intersex individuals (people born with a combination of male and female physical traits) as well as non-binary and gender-non-conforming individuals. The bill would allow our citizens to align their Maryland documents with their other documents, including current US passports and documents from other states. Note that X markers are allowed on US passports, and on documents issued by 16 other states plus the District of Columbia - although the Trump administration has recently suspended issuing any new passports with either a gender change or an X marker.
Unfortunately, the Senate added two amendments before passing this legislation.
Note: We are asking the Health Committee to remove the "Birth Information History" amendment and pass this bill.
The Amendment would require the state to create and permanently maintain a sealed “birth information history” that includes a person's sex designation at birth and prior name. Even if sealed, this creates a government record that could expose sensitive personal information and puts transgender people and others at risk.
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Status: SB 626 Passed both houses with amendments - House appointed a conference committee; Senate needs to recede or appoint a conference committee
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Updated 4/13/2026
Gun Violence Prevention
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2026- HB 83 - Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act
This bill would make sure firearms are kept out of the hands of domestic abusers starting at the time survivors seek protection from the court. It would document firearm access and support probable cause if enforcement action is required. It would require the immediate surrender of all firearms and handgun qualification licenses when a temporary protective order is issued.
Voted Out of House and is Judiciary Proceedings
Reviewed 4/13/2026
