Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship
Sponsor: Vaughn Stewart (District 19)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain terminology throughout the Annotated Code that refers to a clergyman to refer to a member of the clergy and churches to refer to faith institutions and places of worship; and defining 'faith institution' as any Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu congregation, or any other religious society, congregation, or denomination.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Roth-Gormley, Shana | Community Law Center | Position only |
| FAV | Reid, Emma L. | Law Office of E. L. Reid, Esq. | Position only |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Stewart, Delegate Stewartlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stewart, Vaughn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |