Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - The American Dream
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Affirming Maryland's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a foundation of the American Dream; and encouraging certain individuals and groups to adopt and uphold DEI principles.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 7Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Brand, Bethany | Bethany L. Brand | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ellicott, Abbie | Coalition for LGBTQ+ Students | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lighty, Kennedy | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Browning, Jeremy | Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phelps Jr, Ken | The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hollywood, Nicole | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Isler, Amy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Wambui, Maureen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Edwards, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Waheed, Fatima | Individual | Oral |